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CP1401 - Problem Solving and Programming I
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
JCU Online external offering is required for the online Bachelor of Education (Primary) as part of the maths/numeracy specialisation
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. 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.
Subject Assessment
- Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (60%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Practical attendance is mandatory in this subject. A student who fails to attend and demonstrate their attempt to at least 70% of practical, must meet with the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching and provide evidence as to why they should be permitted to sit the final exam or submit the final assessment task.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
CP1801 CP1200 CP2200 EG1002 CP5639 |
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 | |
| 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 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 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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| Townsville, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| 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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| JCU Online, Study Period 86, External | |
| Census Date 09-Nov-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: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| 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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