Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should be able to design and code a computer program to solve a small problem; use existing code as part of the solution to a problem; and test a program adequately.
Synopsis Introductory level computer programming. Use of problem-solving skills to convert a problem specification into an algorithm design. Representation of that design in a suitable graphical notation. Expression of an algorithm in a suitable programming language, using a visual development environment. Concepts of structured programming and object-oriented programming. Software engineering principles for development of robust, maintainable software.
Assessment Unit tests: 30% + Assignments: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 40%