Abstract
This subject introduces students to the programming process. It begins with the development of problem solving skills relevant to the solution of programming problems. This subject is one of the foundation subjects for other studies in information technology because it develops skills, techniques and approaches that underpin many other areas … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The major steps in the programming processTechniques for analysing programming problemsVariables and expressionsControl structures of sequence, selection, and iterationDesigning appropriate test dataIntroduction to object orientationDebugging techniquesProgramming languages and their application areas
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to analyse the steps involved in a disciplined approach to problem-solving, algorithm development and coding;
2.
be able to demonstrate and explain elements of good programming style;
3.
be able to identify, isolate and correct errors; and evaluate the corrections in all phases of the programming process;
4.
be able to interpret and implement algorithms and program code;
5.
be able to apply and justify the concept of object orientation as an approach to data abstraction;
6.
be able to apply sound program analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing and documentation techniques to simple programming problems;
7.
be able to write code in an appropriate coding language; and
8.
be able to compare and contrast aspects of the procedural and object oriented programming approaches.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to postgraduate students.
Not available to students who have completed ITC106
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