| Module Title: | Introduction to Computer Programming |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
The module will be delivered with a blend of lectures and problem based learning for tutorial and practical classes. |
| Module Aim: |
To introduce students to the fundamentals of software development using a high level programming language and to equip them with the skills and techniques required to develop software using an industry standard integrated development environment (IDE) to solve engineering based problems. To provide students with a foundation for subsequent modules in the area of computer programming and programmable electronics / embedded systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of software development and the building blocks of a high level programming language, e.g. data types, decisions, looping, arrays, functions, etc. |
| LO2 |
Understand the importance of modular programming, flowcharts and pseudocode as software development techniques, and employ these techniques during software development. |
| LO3 |
Develop algorithms to solve basic engineering based problems and use flowcharts to represent these algorithms. |
| LO4 |
Develop and debug source code using a contemporary integrated development environment (IDE) to solve basic engineering based problems. |
| LO5 |
Produce clearly documented source code using a neat programming style. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Computer Programming
High level programming languages, compilers, linkers, integrated design environments (IDEs), etc.
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Fundamentals of Software Development
Top down design, modular design, algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode, etc.
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Variables, Constants, Data Types, Operators and Expressions
Variables, variable scope, constants, data types, type casting, arithmetic operators, bitwise operators, relational operators, ternary operator, arithmetic expressions, boolean expressions, etc.
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Making Decisions
If statement, if / else statement, switch / case statement, etc.
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Program Looping
While loops, do while loops, for loops, nested loops, infinite loop, etc.
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Arrays
One dimensional arrays, multi-dimensional arrays, indexing, array calculations, etc.
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Functions
In-built functions, user defined functions, declaration, definition and invocation, function prototypes, passing variables to / from functions, call by value, call by reference, recursion, etc.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
Students will sit written and / or practical examinations during the module. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.00 |
Week 8 |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Students will complete laboratory assignments and mini projects which will be completed over several weeks. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.00 |
Every Week |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
Final practical exam. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
3.50 |
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