Introduction to Programming - DIT 36041

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University of Winnipeg
Division of Continuing Education
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 2E9

Phone: (204) 982-6633
Fax: (204) 944-0115

DIT 36041

15 hours

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This course introduces students to the basic principles and tools of programming and software development. Students will learn how to solve the problems they might encounter in creating a program by using tools like pseudocode and flowcharting. Through the use of variables, loops, and conditions, students will learn how to make a program do what they need it to do. Hands-on class work and assignments allow students to put their knowledge to practical use.

Programs

Internet Systems Specialist Diploma

Prerequisites

Computer and internet access at home

XHTML

Outcomes

Recognize various stages in the history of programming
List different kinds of programming
Create flowcharts and practice problem-solving
Write pseudocode
Define and evaluate variables and apply the rules of scope
Classify input and output processes
Evaluate conditions and branching (program flow)
Describe and flowchart loops
Evaluate functions, subroutines and parameters
Interpret arrays and hashes
Describe different number systems and data types

Additional Comments

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget a reasonable amount of self-study time to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Topic Outline

Day 1
- Programming, Computers and Software
  - Intro to different programming languages
  - Programming paradigms (procedural/objective)
  - Programming tools
  - Pseudocode
  - Flowcharts
  - Describing program logic
  - Daily activities described as program logic
- Loops and Variables
  - Procedure - formal definition: algorithm
  - Importance of syntax & logic
  - If / else / then / while / dowhile
  - Procedures involving decisions
  - Variables
  - Pseudocode and flowcharts with loops and variables
Day 2
- Decisions and Loops
  - While loop and conditions
  - Infinite loop
  - For loop
  - Operator precedence
  - Flowcharting and pseudocode with decisions and loops
- Logical Operators
  - And
  - Or
  - Exclusive or
  - More on conditional expressions
  - Pseudocode and pseudocode with logical operators
Day 3
- Dealing with Scope
  - Comments & arrays
  - Variable scope
  - Functions & scope
  - Global scope (PHP vs JavaScript)
  - Local scope (PHP vs JavaScript)
- Programming Math
  - Binary math
  - Octal math
  - Hexadecimal math
  - Bitwise operators
  - Program logic vs. business logic
Day 4
- Review and Test
  - Review - full course
  - Final test

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