Problem Solving and Programming

Course aim

To develop problem solving skills and basic programming techniques.

Course content

Problem Solving: Approaches to problem solving; a problem solving process; tools such as mind mapping, brainstorming,  abstraction, decomposition.
Introduction to programming – language concepts, keywords, types, constants, variables, expressions, Boolean expressions, precedence and associativity, sequence, choice, loops, functions, parameters, strings, lists.

Textbook(s)

Gaddis, Tony 2015, Starting Out with Python, 3rd ed., Pearson Education

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x week 1 - 13
Workshop	2 hours x week 2-7
Workshop	1 hour x week 8 - 13
Computer Practical	1 hour x week 2 - 6
Computer Practical	2 hours x week 7 - 13
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x week 1 - 13
Workshop	2 hours x week 2 - 7
Workshop	1 hour x week 8 - 13
Computer Practical	1 hour x week 2 - 6
Computer Practical	2 hours x week 7 - 13
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (On-line materials, moderated discussions and other on-line interactions)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x Week 1-13
Workshop	2 hours x Week 2-7
Workshop	1 hour x Week 8-13
Computer Practical	1 hour x Week 2-6
Computer Practical	2 hours x Week 7-13
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 hours x Week 1-7
Workshop	4 hours x Week 1-3
Workshop	2 hours x Week 4-7
Computer Practical	2 hours x Week 1-3
Computer Practical	4 hours x Week 4-7

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination, Problem solving portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.