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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Programming Fundamentals | |||
| Reference | CM1601 | Version | 5 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce processes associated with problem solving using a programming platform. To introduce programming logic, algorithms and coding for computational problem solving using high level programming languages. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Present competence in the algorithmic approach to problem solving. |
| 2 | Apply fundamental programming concepts using a high-level programming language. |
| 3 | Implement robust, maintainable programs that use object-orientated analysis and design principles. |
| 4 | Apply alternative code constructs for a given use case study on an intelligent application. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Software development life cycle. The software development process: an analysis of the problem, design, implementation and testing and debugging. Introduction to programming languages. Programming fundamentals: program structure, data types, variables, expressions, and assignment. Program control statements: if, else, logical operators, assignment operators, conditional operators and arithmetic operators. Program repetition statements: while and for loops. Working with Strings. Input and output. File handling. Exception handling. Collections: arrays, lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries and enumerations. Using functions: logic and pseudo code, modular decomposable code. Object oriented Concepts: classes and objects, abstraction and encapsulation. Tools and techniques for sharing software solutions. Version control. Code optimization. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered over two semesters using the flipped classroom to promote self-learning skills through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and workshops consisting of 24 lectures, 2 hours per week, 24 tutorials, 2 hours per week on programming and 24 workshop sessions, 2 hours per week on program design and GUI design. In total; 6 hours of contact hours per week. Students should be using online resources to improve self-learning skills. The 2-hour design lecture will be delivered online. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 96 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 204 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Individual coding assignment consisting of two elemental submissions. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on a 40% weighting for Component 1 (Examination) and 60% weighting for Component 2 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Gaddis, T., 2015. Starting out with Phython, 4th ed. Pearson |
| 2 | Berry, P., 2017. Head First Python: A Brain-Friendly Guide. 2nd ed. O'Reilly Media. |
| 3 | Freeman, E., 2018. Head First Learn to Code: A Learner's Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking. 1st ed. O'Reilly Media. |
| 4 | Shaw, Z., 2017. Learn Python the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifying Beautiful World of Computers and Code. 1st ed. Addison-Wesley Professional. |
| 5 | White, M., 2018. Mastering Python: Machine Learning, Data Structures, Django, Object Orientated Programming and Software Engineering. 1st ed. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. |
| 6 | Python for Beginners https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/ |
| 7 | Python Tutorials Point https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/ |
| 8 | Python Programming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwjAHQERL08&&list=PLGLfVvz_LVvTn3cK5e6LjhgGiSeVlIRwt&=&index=1 |