Learning: CSC128

CSC128: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVING

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to problem solving using computers. It emphasizes various aspects of problem solving, mainly consisting of the problem domain, phases of problem solving and basic techniques in designing a solution. The approach to problem solving is via top-down design, structured and modular programming. The emphasis is on solving problems using computer rather than the syntactical aspects of the chosen programming language.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Identify the steps and requirements of given problems using systematic problem solving approach. ( C2 )

2. Write complete programs using structural and modular approach. ( C5 )

3. Demonstrate basic program to solve daily problem using designated programming control structures (selection, repetition and/or function). ( C5 )

RECOMMENDED TEXT

1. D. Malik, C++ Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design, Cengage Learning, 2013, ISBN: 1133626386.

REFERENCES

1. Liang, Y.D., Introduction to Programming with C++,, 2, Pearson Higher Education, 2010, ISBN: n/a

2. Jamal Othman, Fundamentals of Programming : With Examples in C, C++ and Java,, 1st edition, UPENA, 2010, ISBN: 978-967363-110-0

3. Bjarne Stroustrup, The C++ Programming Language, Pearson Education, 2013, ISBN: 0321563840

4. Sam Key, C++ Programming Professional Made Easy, n/a, 2015, ISBN: 1508429081