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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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CP1401 - Problem Solving and Programming I

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

JCU Online external offering is required for the online Bachelor of Education (Primary) as part of the maths/numeracy specialisation.

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

  • Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (60%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (40%) - 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.

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, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
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, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
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 Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Jun 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 May 2022 to Saturday, 27 Aug 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
DR Paul Darwen
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, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Oct 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Sep 2022 to Saturday, 10 Dec 2022
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 Online, Study Period 86, External

Census date:Thursday, 10 Nov 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 Oct 2022 to Saturday, 17 Dec 2022
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 - Online resources including readings, embedded quizzes.
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
MS Cynthia Chan
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, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
MS Cynthia Chan
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, 01 Dec 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
MS Cynthia Chan
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, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
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.

Trimester 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
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.
Method of delivery:Online - JCU

Trimester 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 23 Jun 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 May 2022 to Saturday, 27 Aug 2022
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.
Method of delivery:Online - JCU