Course Aims & Objectives:
The aim of the course is to introduce the concepts and techniques in problem solving and structured programming. The course will use a high level programming language to demonstrate the implementation of such concepts. On completion of this course, students should be able to analyse simple problems and develop quality computer programs for their solutions.

Units: 3

Level: B3

Medium of Instruction: English

Keyword Syllabus:
Software Development Process and Environment; Problem Solving and Algorithm Development; Structured Programming; Basic Data Types and Declarations; Functions and Procedures; Testing and Documentation.

Teaching Pattern: .
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: 2 hrs. lecture; 1 hr. tutorial.

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: 2 hours
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 40% CW, 60% Exam
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-...F)
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

Pre-requisite(s): Nil

Pre-cursor(s): Nil

Equivalent Course(s): Nil