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Introduction to Programming

Unit code: NIT1102 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to modern computer programming language, problem solving and algorithm development. Students will be exposed to multiple design strategies, including top-down design and recursive design with functions, object-based programming, and object-oriented design.

Content includes: Data Types and Expressions, Control Statements, Strings and Text Files, Design with Functions, Design with Classes, Graphical User Interfaces, Simple Graphics and Image Processing.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate skills in using a programming language;
  2. Apply suitable design strategies to develop a solution;
  3. Develop algorithms using basic programming language; and
  4. Apply basic object-oriented software principles in problem solving.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
Weekly Practical tasks - 3 weekly labs of programming tasks
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
Two (2) Tests (20% each) Test 1: open book concept evaluation and problem-solving test Test 2: open book concept evaluation and problem-solving test.
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Final Practical Test (2 hours) Final Test: open book programming test

Required reading

Fundamentals of Python: First Programs
Kenneth A. Lambert (2018)| Cengage Learning

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Cyber Security
NBCS
Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
NBIP
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
NUIT

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