Unit Outline
KXO151
Programming and Problem Solving
Shanghai Semester 2, 2024
Sumbal Maqsood
School of Information and Communication Technology
College of Sciences and Engineering
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

Unit Coordinator
Sumbal Maqsood
Email: Sumbal.Maqsood@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 

Students will learn to use a high level programming language to write programs which solve problems defined by a program specification. They will master fundamental concepts relating to imperative object-based programming and are introduced to concepts relating to graphical user interfaces and event driven programs. Students are required to demonstrate syntactic, conceptual and strategic knowledge of the programming constructs introduced in the unit. They are expected to use systematic processes to plan, document, debug and test their programs. Programming exercises are introduced in the context of small problems.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Employ appropriate tools and techniques to analyse, model, and develop basic software solutions
2.
Use problem-solving techniques to identify and define an algorithm, and apply knowledge of ICT principles and technical skills to develop a potential solution
3.
Design, implement, and evaluate a program to meet desired needs
4.
Develop program documentation and apply programming conventions to ensure program code exhibits good style
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 

Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
On Campus
Lecture (On Campus)
A real-time (i.e. synchronous) interactive activity involving the whole class whose primary purpose is the presentation and structuring of information/ideas/skills to facilitate student learning. All students are expected to attend.
1
2 times per week
Tutorial
A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity in a small-group setting where the primary purpose is the clarification, exploration or reinforcement of subject content presented or accessed at another time or place (e.g. lecture, preparatory work). It is reliant on student-teacher and student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the tutorial are expected to attend.
2
Weekly
Online
Independent Learning
Involving reading, listening to audio, watching video, and/or completing exercises and/or quizzes, self-study is individual work undertaken when the student chooses (i.e. asynchronous), most likely through engagement with MyLO. The content is examinable, and may need to be completed prior to attending classes and/or attempting assessment tasks.
1
Study Period 8 times
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 

How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Assignment 1
Week 8
15 %
LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:
Assignment 2
Week 13
30 %
LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:
Examination
Exam Period
40 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:
Weekly Quizzes
Refer to Assessment Description
15 %
LO1, LO2, LO4
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: Assignment 1
Task Description:
This assignment requires you to develop an application to implement the required functionality.

Task Length:
A Java code file and a txt file.
Due Date:
Week 8
Weight:
15 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Apply programming principles to develop a solution
LO2
2
Program code to follow the good style
LO4
3
Implement a program to meets the desired needs
LO3
 
Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2
Task Description:
This assignment requires you to develop an application to implement the required functionality.

Task Length:
Three Java code files
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
30 %
 

 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Apply programming principles to develop a solution
LO2
2
Program code to follow the good style
LO4
3
Implement a program that meets the desired needs
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: Examination
Task Description:
This is a closed book exam. No study material will be permitted to be taken into the exam.

Task Length:
2-hours
Due Date:
Exam Period
Weight:
40 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Design an algorithm to solve a problem
LO2
2
Develop a program to meet a desired need
LO3
3
Program code should exhibit good style
LO4
4
Provide a software solution to satisfy the specification
LO1
 
Assessment Task 4: Weekly Quizzes
Task Description:
This requires students to log onto MyLO to complete a series of twenty (20) True / False and Multiple-Choice questions that relate to the learning material of each week.

Task Length:
20 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes
Due Date:
Refer to Assessment Description
Weight:
15 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Employ programming skills to analyse and model solutions
LO1
2
Use problem-solving techniques to recognise a potential solution.
LO2
3
Employee programming skills to ensure program code exhibits good style
LO4
 
 
 

How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.