INFT1004

Visual Programming

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
Ourimbah	Semester 1
UoN Singapore	Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Introduces the key skills of problem solving and computer programming, including the elementary programming concepts of documentation, data elements, sequence, selection, and iteration. The programming language to be used is one that greatly simplifies the creation of a visual interface.

Objectives

On completion of this course students will have the ability to:
1. Comprehend the concepts of Object-Oriented and event-driven programming;
2. Comprehend a programming problem and design a solution;
3. Code a solution to a problem;
4. Test and document program solutions.

Content

1. Programming language syntax
2. Elementary programming concepts and structures
3. Problem analysis techniques
4. Program design and development
5. Documentation techniques
6. Testing and debugging techniques
7. Use of programs to manipulate multimedia files

Replacing Course(s)

INFT1030 Applications Programming 1

Transition

Credit cannot be obtained for both INFT1030 and INFT1004.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Computer laboratory tests.
Essays / Written Assignments	Assignments
Examination: Formal	Final Examination.

Contact Hours

Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables