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CSC-10046 - Module Specification
School of Computing and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

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

CSC-10046 - Programming Fundamentals
Coordinator: Vishwash Batra Tel: +44 1782 7 33114
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 to provide apprenticeships with core understanding and skills required for programming.

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

apply the basic concepts of computer programming via practical activities;: 1
apply software engineering principles to design and implement computer programs;: 1
evaluate the suitability of computer language data and control structures to achieve basic problem-solving.: 1

Study hours

Online Lectures: 22 hours
Practicals: 22 hours (22 one hour practicals delivered in combination of block release and online sessions)
Tutorials: 4 hours (1 hour tutorials delivered during block release sessions)
Practical and tutorial preparation 36 hours (1 hour per practical and 3 hours per tutorial)
Private study: 66 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 100%
4 practical lab tasks/assignments completed throughout the course of the module.
4 practical lab tasks/assessments completed throughout the course of the module. This will consist of two 1-hour multiple choice question tests and two programming assignments that will take approximately 15 hours each.

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