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CS1010X
PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGY
2017/2018, Special Term I
School of Computing (Computer Science)
Modular Credits: 4
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This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing and is equivalent to CS1010, CS1010S and CS1010E Programming Methodology. The module will be taught using the Python programming language and topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion.
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CS1010 or its equivalent
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2-1-1-3-3
Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week