UC1PR110 Introduction to Programming
UC1PR110 Introduction to Programming
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyComputing 1. year
- ECTS10
- CampusKristiansand, Online, Oslo
- Course LeaderRayne Reid
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Applied Data Science
- Digital Forensics
- Cyber Security
The course introduces students to foundational programming concepts including both theoretical and practical elements. On completion, the students will be able to independently solve introductory programming problems in a precise, specification-oriented, approach according to defined unit test standards. In addition to foundational concepts, the students will also be introduced to object orientation and selected third-party libraries.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | methods of problem decomposition. |
|---|---|
| K2 | the use of software design techniques to describe a problem. |
| K3 | the software development process and related methodologies. |
| K4 | foundational programming concepts. |
| K5 | foundational object-oriented concepts. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | the ability to abstract a problem. |
|---|---|
| S2 | read, write, and interpret pseudo code and software designs. |
| S3 | independently develop Python applications. |
| S4 | write and read specification, as well as using specification as a step towards the fully implemented software application. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | a logical scientific approach to software development. |
|---|---|
| G2 | basic programming concepts such as variables, program control, functions, input, output, and collections. |
| G3 | object oriented concept such as classes, instances, and objects. |
| G4 | ability to solve programming problems in a precise, specification-oriented, approach according to defined unit testing standards. |
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 24 Hour(s) |
Teacher-supported work | 48 Hour(s) |
Self-study | 178 Hour(s) |
| Name | Requirement | Scope | Requirement type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandatory Assignment | Course requirement |
All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to attempt the exam.
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam | A-F |