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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
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Classroom lecture
Laboratory	24	Computer labs
Independent Study	89	Independent learning
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Basics
Program structure, variables, fundamental data types, simple I/O

Control statements
if statements, for loops, while loops

Arrays
One and two dimensional arrays, sorting arrays, searching arrays

Functions
Writing functions, calling functions, returning values from functions

Debugging
Using a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Douglas Bell: 0, The Essence of Programming Using C++, 0132061864

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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PHA	BSc in Physics with Astronomy

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