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CP5632 - Programming II

Credit points: 3
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

Enrolment by permission of the Academic Head of IT only

In this subject, students will learn fundamental principles and practices of computer programming. Students will learn and apply coding skills in Python as well as software development techniques such as version control, testing and debugging. Students will develop procedural and object-oriented programs with console and graphical user interfaces. Students will research the use of libraries and APIs (Application Programmer Interfaces) to extend their programs.

Learning Outcomes

  • develop and utilise best-practice coding techniques to develop solutions;
  • select and apply appropriate and efficient data structures;
  • manage software projects using version control;
  • research, evaluate and apply programming libraries and APIs for software development.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (40%) - Individual
  • Report and Presentation - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: CP5639
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CP1300 CP1804 CP1404

Availabilities

Cairns, Trimester 3, Internal
Census Date 05-Oct-2023
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Lecturer: Dr Euijoon Ahn.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 20 hours seminars
  • 10 hours online activity
  • 20 hours specialised
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal
Census Date 05-Oct-2023
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Lecturers: Dr Cue Nguyen, Dr Euijoon Ahn.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 20 hours seminars
  • 10 hours online activity
  • 20 hours specialised
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal
Census Date 22-Jun-2023
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 6 hours workshops
  • 20 hours seminars
  • 10 hours online activity
  • 20 hours specialised
  • assessment and self-directed study

Trimester 3, External
Census Date 05-Oct-2023
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Lecturers: Dr Euijoon Ahn, Mr Lindsay Ward.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 46 hours online activity
  • 10 hours online Seminars
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: Online - JCU

Trimester 2, External
Census Date 22-Jun-2023
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 46 hours online activity
  • 10 hours online Seminars
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: Online - JCU

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.