James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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CP5639 - Problem Solving and Programming I
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| 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
- Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (50%) - Individual
- Report and Presentation - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - 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.
Assumed Knowledge: AQF Level 7
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: CP1401 CP1801 CP1200 CP2200
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| 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.
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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.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 11 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 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.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 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.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 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.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| 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.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Shailey Chawla |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Lindsay Ward |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Francis Ho |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Lindsay Ward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Lindsay Ward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 2, External | |
| 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.
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