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University of Sterling - Computing Science 1

Country: Scotland
University: University of Sterling
Course code: CSCU9A1
Course title: Computing Science 1
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: no
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage: 1
Semester:
Programming language: Java
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/courses/CSCU9A1/syllabus.php
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Explicit
Learning Outcomes:

problem-solving skills that can be adapted and used in many other situations where structured analytical thought is required

an understanding of computer structure and functioning

skills in abstract, language-independent computational thinking

an understanding of fundamental imperative programming constructs and their use

the ability to program simple algorithms in a high-level programming language

an appreciation of the relevance of computers and computing in society

LO categories:

Writing programs

How Computers & computational systems work & history of computing

“Fundamentals of Programming”

Problem Solving (also things like computational thinking)