COMP16321 Introduction to Programming 1 syllabus 2021-2022
COMP16321 Introduction to Programming 1
Level 1
Credits: 20
Enrolled students: 571
Course leader: Gareth Henshall
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Requisites
- Co-Requisite (Compulsory): COMP16412
Assessment methods
- 50% Written exam
- 50% Practical skills assessment
| Semester | Event | Location | Day | Time | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 w1-5,7-12 | Lecture | Engineering Building A 2A.040 Lecture Theatre A | Thu | 10:00 - 11:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w1-5,7-12 | ONLINE Lecture | Engineering Building B 2B.020 Blended Theatre 2 | Fri | 12:00 - 13:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-12 | ONLINE Workshop | Wed | 09:00 - 10:00 | R | |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-12 | DROP-IN | G23 | Fri | 14:00 - 15:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-12 | DROP-IN | G23 | Mon | 14:00 - 15:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-12 | DROP-IN | G23 | Mon | 15:00 - 16:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-12 | DROP-IN | G23 | Tue | 16:00 - 17:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-9 | ONLINE LabORATORY | Fri | 10:00 - 11:00 | - | |
| Sem 1 w2-5,7-9 | ONLINE LabORATORY | Fri | 11:00 - 12:00 | - | |
| Sem 1 w2-4,11-12 | Workshop | 1.8+1.10 | Tue | 11:00 - 12:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w5,7-10 | DROP-IN | G23 | Tue | 11:00 - 12:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w10-12 | Lab | G23 | Fri | 10:00 - 11:00 | - |
| Sem 1 w10-12 | Lab | G23 | Fri | 11:00 - 12:00 | - |
Overview
This course introduces the basic concepts of imperative computer programming using the Python language. The basic principles of becoming a good programmer will be taught through two lectures a week, one in a ‘TED-talk’ style and the second being a live coding session. In addition there are weekly offline workshops designed to test your logical thinking and problem solving, and finally, a weekly laboratory session giving you a chance to put all of your new skills into practice.
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.
Aims
By the end of this course unit students will be able to:
- Write simple python programs using best practice methods
- Optimise & correct a pre-existing code base
- View and complete programming tasks in a logical manner
Syllabus
Week 1: Variable, Types and State
Week 2: Iteration
Week 3: Selection
Week 4: File Handling
Week 5: Creating Functions
Week 6: Reading Week
Week 7: Packages and Libraries
Week 8: Graphics and Key Binding
Week 9: Validation and Exceptions
Week 10: Searching and Sorting Algorithms
Week 11: General Introduction to OOP
Week 12: Revision Week
Teaching methods
Lectures:
22 in total, 2 per week
Workshops:
12 in total, each one hour long, run as an offline session designed to enhance your skills as a programmer
Laboratories:
12 in total, each is a two-hour session assisted by an academic and TAs. Labs are formatively assessed and are designed to aid with coursework in this course unit.
Feedback methods
Formative feedback during workshops, laboratories and MCQs. Summative feedback with assessments.
Study hours
- Lectures (22 hours)
- Practical classes & workshops (24 hours)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
- Explain basic programming constructs and describe their manifestation in different programming languages.
- Explain what a given (simple) program does.
- Design programs to solve given (simple) problems.
- Implement maintainable solutions to problems using appropriate development tools.
- Evaluate the quality of code (correctness, maintainability, efficiency).
- Estimate the development time needed to implement a solution to a problem.
- Identify appropriate programming resources (tools, libraries) needed to implement a solution to a problem.
Reading list
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