Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Science for Engineers
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
16 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline: This course is an introduction to programming and algorithms; basic syntax, variables, operators, comments, expressions, strings, input and output; conditional statements: if, nested ifs, if-else ladders, Boolean expressions; loops: for and while, nested loops; functions, parameters, return values; testing and debugging; arrays and lists, multidimensional arrays, text files; recursion; and number systems.DP requirements:45% weighted average for practical work.Assessment: Theory tests count for 15%, practicals count for 15%, practical tests count for 10%, June examination counts for 60% of the course mark.Subminima:45% weighted average for practical work, 45% weighted average of tests and exams.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.