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<p>This unit provides students with a basic understanding of the fundamental programming concepts that are inherent in all computer programs. In addition an introduction is given to the principles involved in designing, developing, testing and debugging applications for information systems</p>
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<p>Overview of software development and where programming fits in.<br>
Problem-solving techniques, program types and programming languages.<br>
The use of variables, operators and programming syntax.<br>
Program logic including the use of branching, loops and identifying logic errors.<br>
Procedures and functions.<br>
Introduction to the use of data, data persistence and file input/output.<br>
Main features of procedural programming.<br>
Introduction to common software development methodologies.<br>
Searching and sorting techniques</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with a basic understanding of the fundamental programming concepts that are inherent in all computer programs. In addition an introduction is given to the principles involved in designing, developing, testing and debugging applications for information systems</p>
Unit content
<p>Overview of software development and where programming fits in.<br> Problem-solving techniques, program types and programming languages.<br> The use of variables, operators and programming syntax.<br> Program logic including the use of branching, loops and identifying logic errors.<br> Procedures and functions.<br> Introduction to the use of data, data persistence and file input/output.<br> Main features of procedural programming.<br> Introduction to common software development methodologies.<br> Searching and sorting techniques</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020103 - Programming
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
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Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ITECH1000" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1400" target="_blank">ITECH1400</a>" / "ITECH5000"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and use the correct syntax of a common programming language.</p>
K2
<p>Recall and use typical programming constructs to design and implement simple software solutions</p>
K3
<p>Reproduce and adapt commonly used basic algorithms.</p>
K4
<p>Explain the importance of programming style concepts (documentation, mnemonic names, indentation).</p>
S1
<p>Utilise pseudocode and/or algorithms as a major program design technique.</p>
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<p>Write and implement algorithms to solve problems using basic programming constructs.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate debugging and testing skills whilst writing code</p>
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<p>Evaluate program functionality based on analysis of given program code.</p>
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<p>Design and write program solutions to identified problems using accepted design constructs.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020103 - Programming
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Summer Semester</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech5104">View unit fees</a>
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