Module Details

Module Code: ZPRG C1201
Module Title: Programming 1
Title: Programming 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Enda Dunican
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with:
1. the problem solving skills necessary for programming
2. the basic concepts of programming.
3. the capability to develop complete programs
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comprehend and utilise problem solving techniques to analyse a problem and develop a solution for it;
LO2 Write simple programs based on simple problem-solving algorithms they devise;
LO3 Utilise and comprehend core programming concepts
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to problem solving
Algorithms & pseudocode; translating pseudocode into program code; Introduction to a relevant language; identifiers, keywords, comments. Data types, variables, assignment statements, constants, arithmetic expressions and operators, operator precedence, console I/O.
Selection Control
Conditional expressions (single and compound), selection control structures.
Iteration Control
Iteration control structures - fixed iteration and condition-controlled iteration structures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessment 1: The student will be assessed on their understanding of basic programming concepts
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Lab 2: The student will be assessed on their ability to write a program that utilises a selection structure.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Lab 3: The student will be assessed on their ability to write a program that utilises an iteration structure.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Active participation in the Lab
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written exam assessing knowledge of concepts covered throughout semester.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact LB 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Tutorial Contact Tutorial 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 3.53 53
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D Liang. (2020), Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version, 12th. Pearson.
  • Sedgewick & Wayne. (2017), Introduction to Programming in Java : An Interdisciplinary Approach, 2nd. Addison-Wesley.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Dr Enda Dunican. Java Notes.
Discussion Note: