Introduction to Computer Programming (9752.3)

Required texts

Whitaker, RB. (2015). The C# Player's Guide - 2nd Edition. Starbound Software.

Lukosek, Greg. (2016) Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 5.x – Second Edition,Packt Publishing.

Additional Recommended Reference Texts

Tristem, Ben. (2015). Unity Game Development in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself (2nd Edition) Sams Publishing

Okita, Alex. (2014). Learning C# programming with Unity 3D. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Assessment items one and two will be submitted online via the unit Moodle site.  The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:

Student Name:

Student ID:

Assessment Name:

Word Count (if applicable):

I certify that:

• the attached assignment is my own work and no part of this work has been written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorized by the lecturer/s concerned;

• material drawn from other sources has been fully acknowledged as to author/creator, source, and other bibliographic details according to unit-specific requirements for referencing; and

• no part of this work has been submitted for assessment in any other unit in this or another faculty except where authorised by the lecturer/s concerned.  

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass this unit, students have to obtain at least 50% of the available marks and make a genuine attempt to complete all assessments.

  All work must be completed and submitted by the due date.  Work submitted after the due date will only be assessed on a pass or fail basis and without comments, unless an extension has been given.

  Extensions should be sought before the due date for an assignment. Extensions will only be given for substantial medical or similar reasons.

  Work submitted more than one week after the due date will only be assessed at the lecturer's discretion.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Workload

The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3cp unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours include time spent in classes. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6cp unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours. 

Inclusion and engagement

Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to maintain at least 80% attendance. There is a significant link between a student's attendance / participation, and the quality of their learning outcomes demonstrated by the submitted assessable project components. 

Please advise the Unit Convener (by email) in advance if you are unable to attend a particular class or studio.

Required IT skills

Students require general computing skills in applications such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and internet search capability. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable

Additional information

Penalties for late submission or non-completion of mandatory assessment

This section only refers to students who have not been granted an extension (see above).

All work must be completed and submitted by the due date.  Work submitted after the due date will only be assessed on a pass or fail basis and without comments, unless an extension has been given.

Extensions should be sought before the due date for an assignment. Extensions will only be given for substantial medical or similar reasons.

Work submitted after the due date without an approved extension will be assessed on a pass or fail basis without feedback. Assignments submitted over 7 days late will receive a mark of zero.

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