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CSC-10024 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

CSC-10024 - Programming I - Programming Fundamentals
Coordinator: Bappaditya Mandal Room: CR036 Tel: +44 1782 7 33076
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733075

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module introduces the fundamental concepts underlying computer programming together with techniques for applying these using a contemporary programming language. The module will have a strong practical element.
This module will develop the following graduate attributes (numbered as in the DKC web pages):
1. an open and questioning approach to ideas, demonstrating curiosity, independence of thought and the ability to appreciate a range of perspectives on the natural and social worlds
2. an appreciation of the development and value of your chosen subjects of study, awareness of their contexts, the links between them, and awareness of the provisional and dynamic nature of knowledge
4. the ability creatively to solve problems using a range of different approaches and techniques, and to determine which techniques are appropriate for the issue at hand
7. the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and self-awareness actively to pursue your future goals
10. the flexibility to thrive in rapidly changing and uncertain external environments and to update skills and knowledge as circumstances require.

Aims
To introduce computer programming concepts using a generic (non-context specific) computer language and to develop problem-solving skills in the frame of computer programming.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Show practical experience of the basic concepts of computer programming.: 1,2,3
Use basic software engineering principles in order to design and implement computer programs.: 3,4
Evaluate the suitability of computer language data and control structures to achieve basic problem-solving.: 2,3,4

Study hours

Lectures: 22hours (22 1h Lectures)
Practicals: 22 hours (22 1h Practicals)
Tutorials: 4 hours (4 1h Tutorials)
Practical/Tutorial preparation: 36 hours (1h per practical, 3h per tutorial)
Private study: 66 hours

School Rules

None.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exercise weighted 25%
First class test to be completed throughout the course of the module.
First class test to be completed throughout the course of the module.

2: Exercise weighted 25%
Second class test to be completed throughout the course of the module.
Second class test to be completed throughout the course of the module.

3: Coursework weighted 25%
First coursework assignment to be completed throughout the course of the module.
First coursework assignment to be completed throughout the course of the module. Guidance of length will be given.

4: Coursework weighted 25%
Second coursework assignment to be completed throughout the course of the module.
Second coursework assignment to be completed throughout the course of the module. Guidance of length will be given.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023