Problem Solving in the Digital Age

Course aim

To explore the pillars of computational thinking, how to develop and analyse algorithms, and how solutions can be implemented using the Python programming language.

Course content

Topics covered in this course include: introduction to problem solving; design thinking; decomposition and pattern recognition; data representation and abstraction; introduction to algorithms; common algorithms explained; your algorithm to pseudo-code; programming concepts; introduction to python; variables and conditional statements; lists and loops; functions and files.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A 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

Report, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.