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

Module Title
Module Code
School
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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
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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	%	Examination Weight	%

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
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Indicative Reading List

Douglas Bell: 0, The Essence of Programming Using C++, 0132061864

Other Resources

None

This is module CA146A.

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

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