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
In this course, the student acquires basic programming skills.

RATIONALE
Computers are, regardless of the field, one of the most important tools for problem-solving today. Therefore, the student must gain knowledge of fundamental computer science concepts in a general form, enabling them to solve problems using programming.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The student must understand the fundamental concepts within the following theories and methods:

• Development environment and compilation
• Data types and variables
• Expressions
• Control structures
• Abstractions, e.g., functions and procedures
• Data structures
• Input/output
• Simple algorithms (e.g., sorting and searching)
• Error handling
• Modularization
• Testing of programs

Skills

After the course, the student should be able to:

• write, execute, and test programs that incorporate the aforementioned fundamental concepts in their solutions
• use correct technical terminology

Competences

After the course, the student can independently and in collaboration with others implement a program as a solution to a defined task.

Type of instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. § 17.

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.

Exam

Exams

Additional information

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