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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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CP5639 - 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. Students will research developments in the field of programming languages and environments over recent times. 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
  • examine the historical development of programming languages and environments

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > Presentations - (20%)
  • Invigilated > Tutorial attendance and participation - (30%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (25%)
  • Assignments - (25%)

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.

Assumed Knowledge:  AQF Level 7

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP1401 CP1801 CP1200 CP2200

Availabilities

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.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

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.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

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.
  • 56 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.
  • 56 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.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

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.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

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
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Online lectures
  • 30 Hours - Online collaboration sessions - Practicals/Workshops/Seminars
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU