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Introduction to Programming

DAT101-G

Included in Study

  • Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
  • ICT, 1-year Programme

Language of teaching

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- Write programmes

- Explain programmes

- plan programmes

Contents

The course gives a basic introduction to programming. The course includes teachings in structured programming with an introduction to variables, data types, data structures including arrays, control structures, classes, objects and functions. Also included in the course are loops, assignments, logical expressions, parameter transfers and third-party libraries and version control. The course is based upon JavaScript and HTML5, in addition to several external libraries. The students will get experience with several relevant concepts with JavaScript as the foundation including object-oriented, event-driven and functional programming.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and laboratory exercises. The exercises take place in the computer laboratory. A laboratory engineer, student assistant and/or course lecturer is present. The students get training in development and use of professional software. Some of the exercises can involve group work. The problems for the students to solve, are typically development of own programmes.

Examination requirements

Students must pass the compulsory assignments/tests in order to take the examination. Information about the compulsory assignments are given in Canvas by the start of each semester for that semester.

Examinations

Individual written examination, 4 hours, counts 75 % of the final grade. Project work done in groups counts 25 % of the final grade. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Credit reduction

  • DAT0530-G2 with 10 credits.
  • DAT0520-G with 4 credits.
  • DAT2126-G with 4 credits.
  • DAT0521-G with 4 credits.
  • DAT2127-G with 4 credits.
  • DAT0510-G with 4 credits.
  • DAT0530-G with 10 credits.
  • FF0520-X with 6 credits.
  • DAT111-G with 5 credits.
  • DAT113-G with 5 credits.
  • MM-903-G with 5 credits.

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Duration

2 semester

Credits

10

Start

Autumn

Campus

Grimstad 

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Science 

Reading List

Exam Papers