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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Programming
Module Code	CA146
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Darragh O'Brien Semester 2: Darragh O'Brien Autumn: Darragh O'Brien
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - The aim of this module is to introduce the student to basic programming concepts.

Learning Outcomes

1. Write programs that use control statements to coordinate problem solving
2. Select a data structure suitable for solving a given problem
3. Decompose a problem's solution into functions
4. Implement algorithms in terms of data structures and functions
5. Use a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Classroom lecture
Lab	24	Computer labs
Independent learning	89	Independent learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Basics.
Program structure, variables, fundamental data types, simple I/O.

Control statements.
if statements, for loops, while loops.

Arrays.
One and two dimensional arrays, sorting arrays, searching arrays.

Functions.
Writing functions, calling functions, returning values from functions.

Debugging.
Using a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	Lab exam	25%	Week 6
Practical/skills evaluation	Lab exam	25%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List