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
Online	Bathurst Campus
On Campus	Albury-Wodonga Campus
On Campus	Bathurst Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Melbourne
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney
On Campus	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
Online	Albury-Wodonga Campus
On Campus	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Session 3
On Campus	CSU 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 session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed ITC140 or ITC415 or ITC558.

Incompatible subject(s)	Related subject(s)
ITC140 ITC415 ITC558	ITC415 Similar Content ITC140 Similar Content ITC558 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 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.