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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description INACTIVE - The aim of this module is to introduce the student to basic programming concepts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Write programs that use control statements to coordinate problem solving 2. Select a data structure suitable for solving a given problem 3. Decompose a problem's solution into functions 4. Implement algorithms in terms of data structures and functions 5. Use a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities BasicsProgram structure, variables, fundamental data types, simple I/OControl statementsif statements, for loops, while loopsArraysOne and two dimensional arrays, sorting arrays, searching arraysFunctionsWriting functions, calling functions, returning values from functionsDebuggingUsing a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes |
AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
PBM | BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences |
PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
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