FI1BDPF05 Programming Foundations
FI1BDPF05 Programming Foundations
- Course description
- Course CodeFI1BDPF05
- Level of Study5.1
- Program of StudyBack-End Development 1
- Credits5
- Study Plan CoordinatorFrederick Johannes Botha, Joshua Wiggill
The course provides knowledge of and skills in programming and the general core ideas, concepts and principles within the field. JavaScript is used to explore basic programming principles by building small and simple programs. Through practical tasks, candidates learn about syntax, program structure, control structures, data types and variables. A portion of this course is dedicated to a small, guided project to let candidates explore the new concepts they have recently learnt.
Knowledge and skills acquired during this course will be extended when the student specialises in programming with JavaScript or learns new programming languages. The student gains a broader perspective of their own field, which provides a basis for interdisciplinary collaboration with other areas of the discipline and back-end developers.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of primary concepts, core ideas and general basic methods within programming
- has knowledge of program syntax, program structure, control structures, data types, and variables as used in the JavaScript language
- has knowledge of development and debugging within a browser
- has knowledge of industry relevant software used for writing JavaScript code
- can update his/her knowledge of basic programming concepts
The candidate:
- can apply knowledge of program syntax, program structure, control structures, data types, and variables to complete simple tasks using the JavaScript language
- can apply knowledge of browsers and development tools to set up a computer for use in developing and debugging small JavaScript programs
- masters the use of relevant tools for writing, editing and debugging JavaScript source code
The candidate:
- can carry out simple programming tasks with the JavaScript language
Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.
Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.
Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Individual | 1 Week(s) |