COMP10010
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Introduction to Programming I (COMP10010)
Subject: : Computer Science
College: : Science
School: : Computer Science
Level: : 1 (Introductory)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Assoc Professor Gianluca Pollastri
Trimester: : Autumn
Mode of Delivery: : Online
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This is a module for all students interested in using and understanding computers. In this module students will learn the practical skill of how to program a computer to make it do what they want it to do. Students will learn how to write simple computer programs that can solve problems; how to write simple programs that can process different sorts of information; and how to write programs that can respond differently to different situations. Students will find these skills very useful in all areas of study, not just computer science.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:· 1. understand the basic programming constructs of variables, conditionals, loops, arrays etc.· 2. design programs using these constructs to solve simple problems · 3. evaluate programs to find errors· 4. successfully compile and run programs
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 20 |
| --- | --- |
| Total | 110 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures. \ Lab sessions in which students can complete their continuous assessment.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ COMP10060 - Computer Sci for Engineers I, COMP10110 - Computer Programming I, COMP10120 - Computer Programming II, COMP10140 - Programming for Radiography I, COMP10150 - Programming for Radiography II, COMP10180 - Computer Programming II (O/L), COMP20080 - Computer Sci for Engineers II, MIS10080 - Programming for Bus Analytics, MIS20050 - Prog for Bus Analytics II, MIS20080 - Introduction to Programming, MIS30110 - Computation Modelling for Bus\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Programming assignment 1 | Week 3 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 | No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Programming assgnment 2 | Week 5 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 12 | No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Programming assignment 3 | Week 7 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 | No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Programming assignment 4 | Week 9 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 | No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Programming assignment 5 | Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 38 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Davide Italo Serramazza | Tutor |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | Thurs 12:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
| Autumn | Practical | Offering 12 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |