CP5639 - Problem Solving and Programming I

Credit points:	03
Year:	2019
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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In this subject students will develop analytical skills and problem solving techniques to develop solutions and/or decision-making competence. Students will learn the principles of data-driven problem solving using techniques including decomposition, flowcharts and algorithm design. In this subject, basic programming using Python with Microsoft Excel will be introduced. This subject forms a foundation for further programming subjects.

Learning Outcomes

• describe problem-solving techniques in the IT context;
• define basic programming concepts;
• apply problem solving and visualisation techniques in Microsoft Excel basics for decision support;
• demonstrate basic knowledge of programming using Python with Microsoft Excel;
• apply coding best practices in order to improve code quality.

Assumed Knowledge:	AQF Level 7
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP1401 CP1801 CP1200 CP2200

Availabilities
Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (25%); assignments (25%).
Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); assignments (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52
Census Date 08-Aug-2019
Contact hours:	56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53
Census Date 05-Dec-2019
Contact hours:	56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
Census Date 11-Apr-2019
Contact hours:	56 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 21
Census Date 11-Apr-2019
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 22
Census Date 08-Aug-2019
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).
JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 23
Census Date 05-Dec-2019
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%); essays (25%); assignments (25%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.