Computer Science

Become well-equipped with the fundamentals of computer programming through this online training course, that covers an array of important constructs of computer science with a hands on approach using C as the chosen programming language.


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  • R4000.00

    Course Fees

  • 16 – 20 Hours

    Duration

  • Anytime

    Registration

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DESCRIPTION

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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand how computers manipulate data to produce information
  • Develop the skills to read a block of code and understand it without having to execute it first
  • Design meaningful and efficient algorithms that can be used to solve everyday problems
  • Recognise errors in blocks of code and how to correct them
  • Design efficient programs when presented with a problem

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

General support

The Student Success Coordinator (SSC) team will assist you with any query that you may have about the environment, systems, and general utilisation throughout your learning journey.

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Uni4 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 difficult in accessing our course content.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

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.

CERTIFICATION

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.

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand how computers manipulate data to produce information
  • Develop the skills to read a block of code and understand it without having to execute it first
  • Design meaningful and efficient algorithms that can be used to solve everyday problems
  • Recognise errors in blocks of code and how to correct them
  • Design efficient programs when presented with a problem

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

General support

The Student Success Coordinator (SSC) team will assist you with any query that you may have about the environment, systems, and general utilisation throughout your learning journey.

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Uni4 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 difficult in accessing our course content.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

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.

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION

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.

STUDY BLOCKS

  • MODULE 1 | Week 1
    Lesson Title
    Enter computer science
    Processes, procedures, computers
    Measuring Computer Power
    Language Construction
    Programming Languages
    Problem Definition
    Formulating Pseudocode
    Algorithms
  • MODULE 2 | Week 2
    Lesson Title
    C Language
    Environment Setup
    Program structure
    C Syntax
    Data types
    Variables and constants
    Basic input and output
    Operators
  • MODULE 3 | Week 3
    Lesson Title
    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
    Lesson Title
    Variable Arguments
    The Software Development Lifecycle
    Agile software development methods
    File Input and Output
    Debugging
    Error handling
    Scaling Up
    Course Summary and Wrapping Up

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