University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: There are no availability restrictions on Computer Science, first-year and visiting students who meet the module pre-requisites. The module is available to other students studying in second year and above (including direct entrants to second year), but only up to a limit of 220 students in total enrolled on the module. If spaces are available at the end of the main advising period (after Wednesday in Orientation Week), a random ballot will be held for students in second year and above who have enrolled on the module. Any student who is unsuccessful in the ballot will be contacted and asked to choose an alternative module.

Planned timetable: Lectures: 3.00 pm Mon and Tue, exercise classes: either 10.00 am or 11.00 am Thu and Fri

This module covers problem-solving skills, programming basics and object-oriented concepts, modelling and programming. Practical skills are reinforced through a range of exercises and assignments covering these topics.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must have Mathematics (either Higher or A-Level at Grade A or better)

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CS2101

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 lectures, 1 tutorial and 1 x 3-hour practical class.

Scheduled learning hours: 80

Guided independent study hours: 120

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Programming assignment = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): First Level Coordinator - Computer Science (first-coord-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)