Overview
The topic is intended as a first topic in programming for students who intend to major in computer science and for students from other disciplines who require programming skills. It aims to introduce students to the basic tools and techniques of software development using an object-oriented language.The topic will cover … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
The topic aims to help develop:
- An understanding of the nature of programming using a modern high-level programming language
- The ability to read, comprehend and write simple programs
- An appreciation of the process by which software systems are developed, including their specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate that they can comprehend basic program control constructs of sequence, selection, and iteration
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Demonstrate that they can use programming development environments and tools within a defined context
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Demonstrate that they can read pseudo-code and translate it into a readable, working program
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Demonstrate that they know the basics of testing and debugging
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Demonstrate that they can apply programming principles to solve domain-specific problems
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Requisites information
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Assumed knowledge
Basic computer literacy such as can be obtained in COMP1002 Fundamentals of Computational Intelligence or equivalent.