CSC1401 Foundation Programming

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

Programming is relevant to both computing professionals and individuals who wish to be more than end-users. The topics in the course will allow students to learn programming in a Web context, but should also develop skills transferrable to other languages, paradigms and contexts. The course is appropriate for students wishing to have only a single exposure to programming, but is also sufficient for students intending to complete further programming instruction.

SYNOPSIS

This course covers foundational programming knowledge (including language syntax and facilities) as well as strategies which allow programmers to apply such knowledge to solve programming problems. Students will learn to analyse and comprehend existing programs and create solutions to programming problems by generating programs which apply programming strategies covered in the course.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.

demonstrate understanding of the programming language knowledge covered in the course by comprehending code in existing programs (Quizzes, to a lesser degree in Assignments 1-5, Exam)

2.

apply programming language knowledge covered in the course to generate programs (Assignments 1-5, Exam)

3.

comprehend programming strategies covered in the course by analysing programs which demonstrate such strategies (Quizzes, to a lesser degree in Assignments 1-5, Exam)

4.

create solutions to programming problems by generating programs which apply programming strategies covered in the course (Assignments 1-5, Exam)

5.

demonstrate problem solving in the context of programming through designing, debugging, implementing and testing programs (Assignments 1-5, Exam)

6.

demonstrate academic and professional literacy by applying computer and mathematical skills to analyse algorithms and data structures (Quizzes, Assignments 1-5, Exam)

7.

demonstrate management, planning and organisational skills by judging performance of peers in assignments, and learning from feedback from peers and instructors (Assignments 1-5)

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

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REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Morrison, Michael 2008, Head first javascript, O'Rielly Media Inc, Sebastopol, CA.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Quizzes are due to be completed by 11:59:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Fridays at the end of each week.

2.

As assignments are submitted electronically they are due 11:59:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on each due date.

3.

Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   Candidates are allowed access only to specific materials during a Restricted Examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); Students may bring a single A4 sheet of hand-written notes (double sided). The sheet must not be a photocopy or printout.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will require access to an appropriate computer either via the student's own arrangements or a USQ study centre.
2. No further assignments will be accepted for assessment purposes after assignments or sample solutions have been released, except in extenuating circumstances.
3. Students will require email and internet access for this course.
4. Assignment specifications are available on the course website.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.