James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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CP1401 - Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I

Credit points:	03
Year:	2020
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

In this subject, students will learn problem-solving and coding skills to develop solutions to IT-related problems. Students will apply problem-solving techniques including decomposition, flowcharts and algorithm design. Basic programming using Python will be introduced including the use of selection, repetition and functions. This subject forms a foundation for further programming subjects.

Learning Outcomes

apply problem-solving techniques to develop algorithms in the IT context
apply basic programming concepts to develop solutions

Subject Assessment

Practicals - (40%)
Assignment 1 - (30%)
Assignment 2 - (30%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Practical attendance is mandatory in this subject. A student who fails to attend and demonstrate their attempt to at least 70% of practical, must meet with the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching and provide evidence as to why they should be permitted to sit the final exam or submit the final assessment task.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP1801 CP1200 CP2200 EG1002 CP5639

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MISS Jess McKenzie MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 09 Apr 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MRS Laura Antochi MISS Farnaz Faeghnia
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 03 Dec 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	DR Paul Darwen
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 09 Apr 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Kwang Lim
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):	DR Insu Song MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Kwang Lim
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 03 Dec 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021
Coordinator(s):	DR Insu Song MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Kwang Lim
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.

Townsville, Study Period 47, Internal (Pathway)
Census date:	Thursday, 13 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 20 Jul 2020 to Friday, 23 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):	Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Enrolment Restrictions:	S_PATHWAY

Townsville, Study Period 48, Internal (Pathway)
Census date:	Thursday, 19 Nov 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 26 Oct 2020 to Friday, 05 Feb 2021
Coordinator(s):	Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 50 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities.
Enrolment Restrictions:	S_PATHWAY

Study Period 1, External
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU

Study Period 2, External
Census date:	Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU

Study Period 86, External
Census date:	Thursday, 05 Nov 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 26 Oct 2020 to Saturday, 12 Dec 2020
Coordinator(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):	MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 65 Hours - Other - including readings,embedded quizzes
Method of delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU