| Module Title: | Computer Programming |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
A combination of lectures, class discussions, tutorials, laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used. Emphasis will be placed on active learning including problem / project-based learning. |
| Module Aim: |
To advance the students’ knowledge in software development using a high-level programming language; to equip students with the skills and techniques required to develop software using an industry standard integrated development environment (IDE). |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of software and algorithm development and the building blocks of a high-level programming language. |
| LO2 |
Utilise modular programming, flowcharts, pseudocode and debugging techniques in software development; produce clearly documented source code using a neat programming style. |
| LO3 |
Define and use a variety of data types and structures in an appropriate context. |
| LO4 |
Work as an individual or in a small group to design and implement a software solution for a real world problem using a basic textual description of the problem. |
| 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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Data Types
Data types, arrays, strings, pointers, structures, typecasting
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Making Decisions and Iterations
Conditional statements, ternary operator, loops, nesting
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Functions
User-defined functions, passing by value and by reference, recursion
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Software Development, Testing and Debugging
Use a professional Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and debug code (breakpoints, single step), develop algorithms
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
| Project | 40.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
A mixture of theory and/or practical assessments to reinforce learning throughout the semester. |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
A problem-based learning project based on real world scenarios. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A series of programming exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
A mixture of theory and/or practical assessments to reinforce learning throughout the semester. |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
A problem-based learning project based on real world scenarios. |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A series of programming exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
1,2,3 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
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 |
2.00 |
| Laboratory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
9.00 |
Module Delivered In
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