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Module Title	Introduction to Programming
Module Code	CA146
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Darragh O'Brien	Office Number	L2.35
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the student to the basic programming concepts and implementation in C++.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this module, the student will be able to:- Design programs to solve problems of basic complexity.- Implement these designs using C++.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	12
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	24
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Basic C++ Programming Concepts such as:1. Fundamental Data Types, leading into arrays of 1,2 dimensions2. Program structure, Loops (for and while)3. Input/output to and from the screen and files4. Functions and applications5. Some advanced concepts (e.g. recursion, pointers and objects)Basic algorithms using the above:1. Matrix-vector products2. Sorting (selection sort)3. Searching (linear search)