COM161 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (10 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F4

Additional Information

Not open to students from the Department of Computer Science or students who are taking or have taken COM160.

Description

This module introduces basic concepts of computer programming, through an introduction to problem solving and the development of simple algorithms using the programming language Python. The module will stress the importance of good programming style and good code design and will introduce how an object-oriented approach can help to achieve these aims.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	64.0
Lab	24.0
Lecture	12.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	1.0	50 %	S1
Other	0.0	50 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.