- Course Code
- KL 109D
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Sally Middleton
Pre-requisites
Notes
i) Assistive technologies may be required for any student who is unable to use a standard keyboard/mouse/conputer monitor. Any students wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
The course will cover the basic principles of computer programming consisting of topics such as the following:
- Fundamental programming concepts including variables and scope, conditional statements, and iteration.
- Pseudocode. Fundamental algorithms including simple sorting and searching, and data structures including arrays.
- Boolean algebra, logic, set theory and proof. Relations, functions, combinatorics, graphs.
Structure
2 x 1 hour recorded on-line lectures and uploaded onto MyAberdeen, 1 x 2 hour online practical per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: one two-hour written examination (75%); Continuous Assessment (25%).
Resit: 1 two hour written examination (75%); continuous assessment mark carried forward.
Formative Assessment
During lectures, the Personal Response System and/or other ways of student interaction will be used for formative assessment. Additionally, practical sessions will provide students with practice opportunies and formative assessment.
Formative feedback for in-course assessments will be provided in written form. Additionally, formative feedback on performance will be provided informally during practical sessions.