Programming Fundamentals – ALF

Vision and Mission of Laguna University

• Aims to be a leading educational institution in the Asia-Pacific Region, promoting socially responsive education.
• Committed to producing individuals with academic knowledge and technical skills, along with social and moral integrity.

Course Overview

• Course Code: CC 1101 - Computer Programming 1 (Fundamentals of Programming).
• Focuses on problem-solving using general-purpose programming languages.
• Emphasizes designing, implementing, testing, and debugging programs.
• Introduces basic programming concepts through lecture and lab work.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO)

• Identify and describe basic program elements, components, and structures.
• Analyze simple problems and define computing requirements.
• Demonstrate fundamental steps in program development.
• Construct programs independently following appropriate design techniques.
• Recognize the importance of computer programming as a problem-solving tool.

Assessment Structure

• Assessment Tasks (60%) and Major Exams (40%) determine overall grade.
• Grades calculated based on specific weightings:
  • Prelim Grade (PG): 60% Assessment Tasks, 40% Major Exams.
  • Midterm Grade (MG): Combines Prelim Grade and assessment tasks.
  • Final Grade: Based on ongoing assessments and midterm performance.

Module Content Overview

• Introduction: Highlights the necessity of programming across various professions.
• Understanding Computer Systems: Covers major components including hardware and software.
• Software Classifications: Discusses types and categories of software.
• Information Processing Cycle: Focus on data handling and conversion methods.

Key Programming Concepts

• Basic Program Logical Sequence: Order of operations in programming.
• Elements of Computer Programs: Includes language, data, expressions, and commands.
• Types of Expressions:
  • Arithmetic: Operations involving numbers.
  • String: Manipulation of text data.
  • Boolean: True/false conditions for logical operations.
• Formulation Techniques: Emphasis on creating numeric and boolean expressions.

Assessment Tasks and Summary

• Assessment tasks serve as major evaluation components.
• Summary sections provide recaps of important topics covered in the module.

References

• A variety of materials and further readings support learning outcomes, though specific references are not listed.

This quiz focuses on the fundamental concepts of programming as outlined in the ALF course by Nomer B. Aguado. It covers essential programming skills necessary for students at the College of Computing Studies. Prepare to test your knowledge and understanding of basic programming principles.