This module sets out the skills and competences relating to computational thinking and coding and will guide you through the process of problem solving and creating simple computer programs. This module will help you understand how to use computational thinking techniques to identify, analyse and solve problems, as well as how to design, write and test simple computer programs using well structured, efficient and accurate code
Anyone interested in developing generic problem-solving skills, understanding fundamental concepts of basic computing and coding knowledge
- Understand key concepts relating to computing and the typical activities involved in creating a program
- Understand and use computational thinking techniques like problem decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms to analyze a problem and develop solutions
- Write, test and modify algorithms for a program using flowcharts and pseudocode
- Understand key principles and terms associated with coding and the importance of well-structured and documented code
- Understand and use programming constructs like variables, data types, and logic in a program
- Improve efficiency and functionality by using iteration, conditional statements, procedures and functions, as well as events and commands in a program
- Test and debug a program and ensure it meets requirements before release
Lesson 1: Thinking like a Programmer
Lesson 2: Software Development
Lesson 3: Algorithms
Lesson 4: Getting started
Lesson 5: Performing calculations
Lesson 6: Data types and variables
Lesson 7: True or false
Lesson 8: Aggregate data types
Lesson 9: Enhance your code
Lesson 10: Conditional statements
Lesson 11: Procedures and functions
Lesson 12: Loops
Lesson 13: Libraries
Lesson 14: Recursion
Lesson 15: Testing and modifications
