Programming Fundamentals unit (XPD124)

Introduction

This unit introduces fundamental programming skills, developing students' ability to think algorithmically to solve problems and to express their ideas in well-constructed Python code. Beginning with the fundamental characteristics of computers and how they represent information, the unit develops the concepts of data types, variables, expressions (calculations), statements (actions), and text-based input and output. Building on these low-level constructs, the unit examines ways to manage program complexity with control structures (for making decisions), functions and their parameters, built-in and custom data structures, and higher-level organisational mechanisms such as modules. Students will have the opportunity to explore advanced topics such as error handling and recursion.

Summary

Unit name	Programming Fundamentals
Unit code	XPD124
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance
Discipline	University Pathways
Coordinator	Ms Cassie Yang
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply code reading and debugging techniques to analyse, interpret, and describe the purpose of program code, and to identify and correct errors in syntax, logic, and/or style
• Apply the principles of structured programming to the design and implementation of algorithms as computer programs
• Construct small programs that include the use and creation of functions, lists, and other data structures
• Apply functional decomposition to algorithms, document the resulting design, and implement the design as programming modules and functions

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KIT101

Teaching

Assessment	Learning Reflection Report (10%)|Advanced Portfolio (40%)|Pass Portfolio (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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