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ITC106 Programming Principles (8)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the principles of programming. It begins with the development of problem solving skills relevant to the solution of programming problems. This subject is one of the foundation subjects for other studies in Information Technology because it develops skills, techniques and approaches that underpin many other areas of the computing discipline.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalBathurst Campus
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 2
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Session 3
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC106
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed ITC140 or ITC415 or ITC558.
Not available to students in Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Games Technology).  
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
ITC140 ITC415 ITC558 ITC558 Covers similar content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain the steps involved in a disciplined approach to problem-solving, algorithm development and coding;
  • be able to demonstrate and explain elements of good programming style;
  • be able to identify, isolate and correct errors in all phases of the programming process;
  • be able to interpret algorithms and program code;
  • be able to appreciate and understand the concept of object orientation as an approach to data abstraction;
  • be able to apply sound program analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing and documentation techniques to simple programming problems;
  • be able to write code in an appropriate coding language;
  • be able to examine, recognise and be aware of alternate programming approaches to include a broad discussion of procedural and object oriented approaches.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • The major steps in the programming process.
  • Techniques for analysing programming problems.
  • Variables and expressions in programming.
  • Control structures of sequence, selection, and iteration.
  • Designing appropriate test data.
  • Introduction to object orientation.
  • Debugging techniques.
  • Programming languages and their application areas.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.