INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

Course Description

The course will introduce basic and fundamental programming constructs and techniques through using the C++ programming language in order to generate algorithmic solutions to problems. Topic covered include, introduction to algorithms, solving problems by flowcharts and pseudocodes, header files, data types, arithmetic & logic operators, control statements (if, if/else, switch-case) and use them as inner statements, loop statements (while, do/while, for), functions, standard functions of programming language, random number generation and their area of use. user-defined functions, global and local variables, recursion, arrays, searching algorithms on arrays, sorting algorithms on arrays, pointers, pointer operators, using pointers with arrays and functions. In the laboratory hours, students are writing full programs or modifying existing programs for other solutions.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 analyse problems and design solutions through algorithms (draw flowchart and write pseoudocode);
2. 02 define fundamental constructs of computer programming (i.e. sequence, selection and loops);
3. 03 convert algorithms into C++ compatible programming code;
4. 04 write structured programs using user defined functions;
5. 05 write structured programs using arrays;
6. 06 Identify programming constructs from given problems and create structured programming patterns when writing computer programs.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Introducing Python: Modern Computing in Simple Packages, Bill Lubanovic, O'Reilly, 2019
2. 02 Python Programming for Beginners, Philip Robbins, Functional Software Programming, 2024

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Differentiate between different types of input/output operations and their uses and compare different development environments SOLO 4
2. L02 Describe different data types and their uses in programming SOLO 3
3. L03 Implement programs using variables, arithmetic, and logical operations and analyse their effectiveness SOLO 4
4. L04 Compare different selection statements and explain their advantages and disadvantages in specific programming scenarios SOLO 3
5. L05 Classify different types of loops in Python SOLO 3
6. L06 Differentiate between different types of input/output operations and their uses and compare different development environments SOLO 4
7. L07 Implement user-defined functions that are modular, reusable, and well-documented, and can effectively integrate functions into larger programs SOLO 4
8. L08 Apply basic operations on arrays SOLO 4
9. L09 Implement basic sorting and searching algorithms on small arrays SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
2. P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
7. P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
8. P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
9. P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization

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