Course Aim:

To introduce learners to the concepts involved in programming and to equip them with the techniques to design, code and test efficient practical applications on their own and as part of a team.

Course Overview:

Learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of computer programming,
• Demonstrate an understanding of algorithms and their applications in solving real‐world problems,
• Differentiate between programming languages by identifying their distinguishing characteristics,
• Develop an understanding of the procedural syntax of a modern programming language to include storage (variables and data types), expressions, statements, input/output, reserved keywords and operators,
• Explain the sequential nature of problem solving and how it relates to the science of computer programming,
• Summarise a broad range of structured programming and design concepts to include pseudo‐code, storage and control structures (selection and iteration),
• Develop a range of documented computer programs to solve a variety of familiar and unfamiliar specified problems,
• Utilise a selection of modularisation concepts such as functions, procedures, variable scope and parameter passing,
• Interpret compiler and linker messages to the extent that an appropriate course of action can be taken to remedy any reported errors,
• Devise a testing process using structured walk‐throughs and debugging tools,
• Comply with an accepted set of coding standards in their use of comments, indentation and variable naming,
• Work as part of a team to design, develop, release and review multiple versions of a multi‐modular program over an extended period of time.

Assessments:

• Skills Demonstration (Practical) 70%
• Exam (Theory) 30% 

* All level 5 programme applicants must hold a level 4 major award or equivalent and have access to a laptop/pc with good broadband.

Duration:

Commencing March 2021 for 7 weeks, two evenings per week.

Certification:

QQI Minor Award.

Cost: 

€25.00 (certification).

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Tamara on 057 86 61338 or tlatham@loetb.ie

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