Introduction to Computer Programming

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the meaning of variables and constants.

  • 1.2

    Explain what a meaningful identifier is.

2.

Be able to implement simple programs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Declare and use meaningful variables and constants.

  • 2.2

    Declare appropriate simple data types.

  • 2.3

    Use meaningful identifiers.


  • 2.4

    Write programs including arithmetic and simple input and formatted output statements.

  • 2.5

    Use spaces, blank lines and indentation to make program easier to read and understand.

3.

Be able to use program control structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Select appropriate relational operators.

  • 3.2

    Use two selection statements.

  • 3.3

    Use three iteration statements.