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COMPX101-23A (HAM)
Introduction to Programming
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Eibe Frank
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Junaid Haseeb
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What this paper is about
This paper introduces computer programming in C# – the exciting challenge of creating software and designing artificial worlds within the computer. You will learn how to create software in Visual Studio to solve problems and learn the fundamentals of writing computer code. The paper also provides brief introductions to important topics in computer science, such as databases and computer networks.
The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/
How this paper will be taught
Required Readings
There is no required textbook for this paper. A recommended textbook is:
'Starting out with Visual C#' by Tony Gaddis (any edition is fine)Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
An overall mark of 50% is required for a pass, with a minimum of 40% in the final exam. An RP grade will not normally be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite for a more advanced paper.
Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 67:33 or 33:67, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 33% or 67% of the overall mark.