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:
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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 Assessment
70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
30.00%
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