James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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CP5639 - 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) |
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, 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 |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022 |
| 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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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 |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Lindsay Ward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |