CSE9000

Foundations of Programming

(IT)

A Cheng

6 points + 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practicals per week + First semester (day), second semester (evening) + Caulfield + Prohibitions: Introductory Programming units such as BUS2011, BUS1063, CFR1121, CFR1124, CFR1403, CFR2121, CFR2128, CSC1011, CSC1021, CSE1301, CSE2121, CSE2401, GCO1811, SFT1101, SFT2121, SFT2201, SFT7600, TEC2041

Synopsis: This subject aims to provide students with the basic concepts involved in the development of well structured software using a programming language. It concentrates on the development of problem solving skills applicable to all stages of the development process. Students gain experience with the translation of an informal problem specification into a program design, and the implementation of that design in a programming language. The subject introduces software engineering topics such as maintainability, readability, testing, documentation, modularisation, and reasoning about correctness of programs. Students are expected to read and understand existing code as well as develop new code.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Unit test: 20% + Assignments: 40%