Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Programming Fundamentals | |||
| Reference | CM3401 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2021 | SCQF Points | 5 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 2.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to the main concepts and techniques when programming and to give students practical experience of the software development lifecycle. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a structured approach to the design of programs when constructing software solutions. |
| 2 | Evaluate the appropriate use of standard algorithms when solving programming problems. |
| 3 | Identify and implement simple examples of selected software data structures. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of programming. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Variables, operators, methods, testing, conditionals, logic, loops, arrays, references, recursion |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered using a combination of online self-study materials, directed reading and activities and tutor support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 50 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 50 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Completion of online assessment related to the teaching materials. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by satisfactory performance on regular progress assessments. The assessments are assessed on a Pass or Fail basis. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | The student needs to achieve a Pass in C1. |
| Fail | A Fail in C1. |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HAVERBEKE, M., 2018. Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming, 3rd ed. No Starch Press. ISBN-13: 978-1593279509. https://eloquentjavascript.net/ |
| 2 | DAVIS, A., 2020. Modern Programming Made Easy. Apress, Berkeley, CA. ISBN-13: 978-1-4842-5568-1. |
| 3 | THOMAS, D. and HUNT, A., 2019. The Pragmatic Programmer: Your journey to mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition. Addison Wesley. ISBN-13: 978-0135957059 |
| 4 | SOMMERVILLE, I., 2015. Software Engineering. 10th Ed. Pearson. |