- Course Code
- CS 1022
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr W Vasconcelos
Pre-requisites
None.
Notes
(i) Assistive technologies may be required for any student who is unable to use a standard keyboard/mouse/computer 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
Four hours per week: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour tutorial or practical.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (75%); continuous assessment (25%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (75%); continuous assessment mark carried forwards (25%).
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 opportunities and formative assessment.
Feedback
Formative feedback for in-course assessments will be provided in written form. Additionally, formative feedback on performance will be provided informally during practical sessions.