451-202 Computer Programming

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

433-141 Computing Fundamentals A or 433-161 Introduction to Programming A

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to provide students with basic competence in scientific programming using a procedural language, the ability to apply programming skills in a practical application, and a comprehension of the principles of software engineering. The content of the unit includes computer programming using C or another suitable language, design and development of large software packages, as well as CASE tools, prototyping, source code control and software maintenance. The practical component comprises 12 hours of tutorials and exercises in writing computer programs.

Assessment

Not more than three hours of written examinations and tests and not more than the equivalent of 40 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject