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CP5639 - Problem Solving and Programming I
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
In this subject, students will learn problem-solving and coding skills to develop solutions to IT-related problems. Students will apply problem-solving techniques including decomposition, flowcharts and algorithm design. Basic programming using Python will be introduced including the use of selection, repetition and functions. Students will research developments in the field of programming languages and environments over recent times. This subject forms a foundation for further programming subjects.
Learning Outcomes
- apply problem-solving techniques to develop algorithms in the IT context;
- apply basic programming concepts to develop solutions;
- examine the historical development of programming languages and environments.
Subject Assessment
- Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (50%) - Individual
- Report and Presentation - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
| Assumed Knowledge: |
AQF Level 7 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
CP1401 CP1801 CP1200 CP2200 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturer: | Dr Euijoon Ahn. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Lecturer: | Dr Paul Darwen. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 22-Jun-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturers: | Dr Paul Darwen, Mr Lindsay Ward. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census Date 05-Oct-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturer: | Dr Paul Darwen. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census Date 06-Apr-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturer: | Ms Cynthia Chan. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census Date 03-Aug-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census Date 30-Nov-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Trimester 1, External | |
| Census Date 09-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Lindsay Ward. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Trimester 2, External | |
| Census Date 22-Jun-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Lindsay Ward. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | Online - JCU |
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