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 433-171 Introduction to Programming

Note

Credit may not be gained for both 433-171 Introduction to Programming and any of 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B, 433-161 Introduction to Programming A, 433-162 Introduction to Programming B, 615-145 Concepts in Software Development 1

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Assoc Prof A Moffat

Prerequisites

Knowledge of VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics is assumed.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials, 24 hours of laboratory classes

Subject Description

The objective for this subject is for students to develop an understanding of approaches to solving moderately complex problems with computers, and to be able to demonstrate proficiency in designing and writing programs using a high-level procedural programming language (C).

Topics covered include algorithmic problem-solving; fundamental data types: numbers, truth values, characters, pointers; fundamental program structures: sequencing, selection, repetition, functions and functional decomposition; number representation, and accuracy in numerical computations; and simple data storage structures: variables, arrays, structures (records), files.

Assessment

Project work (expected to take about 30 hours) during semester and one written examination (not exceeding 3 hours) at the end of the semester. The project work must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be advised at the commencement of the subject.

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