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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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CP1404 - Programming II

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:CP1801 OR CP1401 OR CP1200 OR EG1002 OR CP2200 OR SC1201
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

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.

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

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
  • Assignment 2 Software Development Creation - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP1300 CP1804 CP5632

Availabilities

Cairns Nguma-bada, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Oct 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023
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.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 09 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
MR James Bradford
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 22 Jun 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
MR James Bradford
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Oct 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
DR Hongen Lu
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 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.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 03 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 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.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 30 Nov 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024
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.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 22 Jun 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023
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.
  • 40 Hours - Online activity
  • 10 Hours - Online Seminars

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 3, External

Census date:Thursday, 05 Oct 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 40 Hours - Online activity
  • 10 Hours - Online Seminars

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 3, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Oct 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(s):
DR Euijoon Ahn
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Seminars
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 20 Hours - Specialised