Programming

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit students will be able to:

LO1. Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application.

D1 Examine the implementation of an algorithm in a suitable language. Evaluate the relationship between the written algorithm and the code variant.

LO2. Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming, conduct an analysis of a suitable Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

D2 Critically evaluate the source code of an application which implements the programming paradigms, in terms of the code structure and characteristics.

LO3. Implement basic algorithms in code using an IDE.

D3 Evaluate the use of an IDE for development of applications contrasted with not using an IDE.

LO4. Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard

D4 Critically evaluate why a coding standard is necessary in a team as well as for the individual.