Introduction to Programming

2024/2025

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the Danish version of the module is valid.

PURPOSE
Students who complete this module acquire a basic proficiency in programming.

The student gets a basic introduction to the concepts behind client-server based networks and underlying protocols. Furthermore, the student gets an introduction to client- and server-side development. Thereby, the student gains an understanding of basic concepts and mechanisms in a programming language so that these can be used to implement smaller applications

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • understand the structure of client-server networks
  • understand program design methods and the ability to distinguish between good and bad programming practices
  • understand the basic principles of a programming language, including control structures, data types, data structures and function programming languages, so that these can be used to implement smaller applications

Skills

  • apply acquired knowledge in the design of a simple application
  • implement, interpret and analyze program code
  • apply programming skills to process and process keyboard and mouse inputs
  • apply programming skills to design and implement basic functions
  • discuss and evaluate the quality of a given program code

Competences

  • evaluate existing program code, evaluate its design and suggest changes
  • use specified web programming languages ​​to solve specific programming tasks

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general teaching methods for the education, cf. section 17.

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 27.5 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 137.5 hours.

Exam

Exams

Name of examIntroduction to Programming
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Permitted aids
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854

Facts about the module

Danish titleGrundlæggende programmering
Module codeDSNBAITB113
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerBachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design