This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming languages. It explores the history, properties, and design features of various programming languages. Students will gain an understanding of algorithms, flowcharting techniques, and structured programming. The course also provides an overview of languages such as BASIC, FORTRAN, Pascal, C++, HTML, and Visual Basic, equipping students with the basic skills to write simple computer programs.
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No specific requirements needed
This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Review all unit objectives and summaries.
Practice writing code in BASIC, FORTRAN, and HTML.
Focus on understanding the syntax and structure of each language.
Create flowcharts for key algorithms.
Review all TMAs and their solutions.
Practice past exam questions.
Create concept maps linking programming concepts across different languages.
Allocate time to review each language based on its weight in the exam.
Focus on practical application of concepts, not just memorization.
Understand the differences between procedural and event-driven programming.
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