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FAT0015 Fundamentals of Programming I

Course Code

FAT0015

Course Name

Fundamental of Programming I

Credit Hours

5 Units

Lecture

3 Hours/Week (3 credits)

Lab

4 Hours/Week (2 credits)

Semester

May 2012

Lecturers

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Penny Goh – 02-03-17 (ext 7504) [e-mail]
Helmi bin Mohd Rais – 02-03-15 (ext 7478) [e-mail] Mohammad Noor bin Ibrahim – 01-03-11 (ext 7410) [e-mail]/[e-mail] Synopsis
This course (FAT0015) is designed to equip students with the fundamental of programming skills and provide a general understanding of computer operations from the programmer’s perspective. The emphasis is on problem solving and algorithm development.

Objectives
Upon successfully completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. identify and apply steps in problem solving,
2. design and develop suitable algorithm representation in system design,
3. apply fundamental concepts of a programming language, and
4. translate the developed algorithm into a working program using programming language. Assessment
Coursework (60%)
§ Lab Assignments (20%)
§ Test 1 (10%)
§ Test 2 (10%)
§ Quizzes & Participations (20%)
Final Exam (40%)
TOTAL 100%

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Course Planner
Week #

Topic

Remarks

1

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Introduction to Computer
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Computer Hardware/Software
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Program Design

2

Chapter 2: Pseudocode

3

Chapter 3: Flowchart

4-5

Chapter 4: Introduction to Pascal Programming Language
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Syntax / Program Structure
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Variables, constants, data types
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Reserve words
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Arithmetic expressions
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Relational operators

6–7

Chapter 5: Decisions (pseudocode + flowchart)
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Relational operators
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Selection Statements o If statement o Case statement
§ Nested selection statement
Mid-semester Break

8
8 - 10

11 - 13

Test 1

Chapter 6: Loops (pseudocode + flowchart)
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For, while, Repeat statements
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Nested loop
Chapter 7: Arrays
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1 dimensional array

Test 2

FINAL EXAMINATION

Class Policy
Attendance
Attending lecture is mandatory in order to succeed in this course. We might not take attendance, but we expect you to be present and on time. Experience has shown that excessive absences will adversely affect your final grade. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to get the notes from a classmate. Those who fail to attend lectures or lab sessions more than THREE (3) times without any valid reasons may be barred from taking the final examination.
Make-Up Tests/Quizzes
There is no such thing. All tests/quizzes are required, and you should make every effort to take the scheduled test/quizzes. In the event that you have an emergency beyond your control and cannot take a test or quiz, please notify your instructor by email, in advance if possible. In this email, submit a statement explaining why you will miss the test. Be warned: only the noblest of excuses will be accepted. Perhaps, some combination of other grades will be assigned as the grade for the missed test for those who follow the rules

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above. An oral examination, a substantial lab problem, or a comprehensive test at the end of the semester is other possibilities. The choice belongs to the instructor.
IMPORTANT: missing a test does not automatically allow you to substitute other work for a test grade.
Laboratories
Attendance at labs is mandatory, and you must attend your own lab session. You may miss only one lab with no penalty, but the lab work is still required, and missing a lab does not change the lab due date. Any lab that is not completed may result in a grade of zero for that lab; in addition your final grade will be lowered by one letter. It is imperative that labs be completed in sequence. Therefore, if you miss a lab, complete the work before continuing on with the next lab.
NOTE: Lab begins in week 3.

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