CE151-4-AT-CA:
Introduction to Programming
2020/21
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
29 July 2020
Requisites for this module
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CE222, CE225, CE246
This module will provide an introduction to the basic principles and concepts that underpin procedural programming. It will make use of a high level programming language (i.e. Python) supporting control, data and procedural abstraction. Students will also learn to analyse simple programs, incorporate standard control structures, write functions, arrays structures and I/O, as well as debugging simple programmes.
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer programming, exemplified using Python from the command line and IDEs.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and concepts that underlie the procedural programming model.
2. explain and make use of high-level programming language features that support control, data and procedural abstraction.
3. analyse and explain the behaviour of simple programs that incorporate standard control structures, parameterised functions, arrays, structures and I/O.
4. implement, test and debug simple programs that use the features listed above.
Outline Syllabus
Underlying principles of procedural programming
The imperative programming model; state, sequentiality and destructive assignment.
Abstraction: separating internal and external views; control, data and procedural abstraction.
A model of memory: variables; static and dynamic memory; the execution stack
Programming in a high-level procedural language
Identifiers and keywords
Expressions and types: well-typed expressions; operator precedence and expression evaluation
Statements and control flow: simple, compound and control statements; the assignment statement; selection and repetition
Functions: definition, and call; local variables, scope and existence; parameters, formal and actual parameters, parameter passing
Lists and dictionaries: declaration and initialisation; accessing elements
Input and output: console and file I/O
Lectures and Laboratories
- Andrion, Aimee. (2016-04-09) Python for Everybody: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python - MIT Online course, https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-0001-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-in-python-fall-2016/index.htm
- Punch, W. F.; Enbody, Richard J. (2017) The practice of computing using Python, Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Progress Test - Week 7 |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1: Python Programming Exercises |
|
30% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2: Python Programming |
|
50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Delaram Jarchi, email: delaram.jarchi@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Delaram Jarchi, Dr Michael Sanderson
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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