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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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CP5632 - Programming II

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:CP5639
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Enrolment by permission of the Academic Head of IT only.

Subject Description

    In this subject, students will learn fundamental principles and practices of computer programming. Students will learn and apply coding skills in Python as well as software development techniques such as version control, testing and debugging. Students will develop procedural and object-oriented programs with console and graphical user interfaces. Students will research the use of libraries and APIs (Application Programmer Interfaces) to extend their programs.

Learning Outcomes

  • develop and utilise best-practice coding techniques to develop solutions
  • select and apply appropriate and efficient data structures
  • manage software projects using version control
  • research, evaluate and apply programming libraries and APIs for software development

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (40%) - Individual
  • Report and Presentation - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual

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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP1300 CP1804 CP1404

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 6 Hours - Workshops