Computer Science

Learn how to control computers in various ways and become well-equipped with the fundamentals of computer programming through this online training course. This course covers an array of important constructs of computer science with a hands on approach using C as the chosen programming language for our practical sessions.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To successfully access and complete this course, you will be required to have a registered email account, access to a computer/laptop/tablet and stable internet connection. You will be required to be familiar with using a computer as you may need to be able to read and download documents in Adobe PDF Reader, view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and read and create documents in Microsoft Word.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Our online short learning programmes may require additional software applications. These additional software applications requirements will be communicated to you in this information pack and/or on the website course page. Damelin Online does not provide any additional software applications required for online short learning programmes.

Please note: Google, YouTube and Vimeo may be used in our online course delivery. If any of these services are blocked in your jurisdiction, you may have difficulty in accessing our course content

Our online short learning programmes are broken into self-paced manageable modules designed to be interactive and engaging:

• The programme is available to be viewed on smart devices and includes mobile, tablets and personal computers.
• Relevant case studies, articles and recommended reading are part of supplementary resources available.
• Apply and evaluate what you have learned in each module with the self-grading quizzes and assignment submissions
• View a range of Introductory course videos by your Subject Matter Expert.

Upon successful completion of this Course, you will receive a certificate of completion awarded by Austin Peay State University in recognition of your knowledge and skills. Your certificate will be issued in your registered name and couriered to you.

• MODULE 1 | Week 1
  • Enter computer science
  • Processes, procedures, computers
  • Measuring Computer Power
  • Language Construction
  • Programming Languages
  • Problem Definition
  • Formulating Pseudocode
  • Algorithms
• MODULE 2 | Week 2
  • C Language
  • Environment Setup
  • Program structure
  • C Syntax
  • Data types
  • Variables and constants
  • Basic input and output
  • Operators
• MODULE 3 | Week 3
  • Decision Making
  • Loops and Functions
  • Storage Classes
  • Arrays
  • Pointers
  • Type Casting
  • Pre-processors, Header
  • Files and Libraries
  • Memory management
  • Explore the gifts of their preferred lens
• MODULE 4 | Week 4
  • Variable Arguments
  • Development Lifecycle
  • The Software
  • Agile software development methods
  • File Input and Output
  • Debugging
  • Error handling
  • Scaling Up
  • Course Summary and Wrapping Up