433-171 Introduction to Programming

Credit may not be gained for both 433-171 Introduction to Programming or any of: 433-142 Computing Fundamentals B, 433-151 Introduction to programming (Advanced) or 615-145 Concepts in Software Development 1

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

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.

Project work (expected to take about 30 hours) during semester and one written examination (not exceeding three 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.