FI1BDPF05 Programming Foundations
FI1BDPF05 Programming Foundations
- Course description
- Course codeFI1BDPF05
- Level of study5.1
- Program of studyBack-End Development 1
- Credits5
- Course 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
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Pass / Fail | Individual | 1 Week(s) |