Problem Solving and Programming

Course aim

To develop problem solving skills and core programming techniques.

Course content

Topics covered in this course include: a problem solving process, problem solving approaches, data types, variables and constants, Math and Boolean expressions, control structures (sequence, selection and loops), functions and user-defined functions, strings, lists, standard file I/O, and debugging. 

Textbook(s)

Gaddis, Tony 2018, Starting Out with Python, 4th edition, Pearson Education

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x weeks 1-5, 10-13
Computer Practical	2 hours x weeks 1-5, 10-13
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, SICHUAN UNIVERSITY
Workshop	6 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Programming exercise, Test

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.