2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

COMP1012 Introduction to Programming

10 creditsClass Size: 400

Module manager: Dr H.K. Kelvin Lau
Email: h.k.lau@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is mutually exclusive with

COMP0011	Programming for the Web (IFY)
COMP0012	Introduction to Programming
COMP1011	Programming for the Web

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Modern web application development contains the server side programming as well as the client side scripting. This module introduces two of the most popular programming languages in web application development with Python and JavaScript. It covers the fundamentals of both programming languages and implementation of a solution to a given problem.

Objectives

This module introduces the fundamental of programming with Python and JavaScript that are particularly relevant to web application development and contribute to developing problem solving skills.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module a student will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Select and use appropriate data and control structures for a given problem.
2. Use Python to implement a solution to a given problem.
3. Use JavaScript to perform simple tasks.

Skills outcomes
Programming
Web technologies

Syllabus

Concept of a programming language; characteristics of Python; data types and variables; program input and output; conditional statements and loops; basic Python data structures: tuples, lists, sets & dictionaries; structured programming using functions; classes, use of the Python standard library and external libraries; characteristics of JavaScript; differences between JavaScript & Python; data types & variables in JavaScript; conditional statements & loops in JavaScript; execution of JavaScript in the browser.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	10	2.00	20.00
e-Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			70.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

The module provides self-directed learning resources, including online reading, screencasts and exercises, formative tests and programming exercises.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Demonstrations in labs; coursework assignments.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Coursework 1	40.00
In-course Assessment	Coursework 2	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resits will be assessed by coursework.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/09/2023

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