CI401 Introduction to Programming

Sunday PrepRead before the lecture: Scanner and while loops in simple language, with Python comparisons.
Lab WalkthroughStep-by-step help with this week’s lab tasks in BlueJ.
Revision packKey ideas from the lecture recording, flashcards and a quiz.
Original lab code (scannerWhile.zip)The lecturer’s zip, unchanged. Use this version for anything you hand in.
Commented lab codeThe same project with explanations on every line. For learning only.
Lecture slides: Input and Repetition - Scanner + While LoopThe lecturer’s PowerPoint for this week.

Sunday PrepRead before the lecture: Java basics, the enhanced for loop and if/else, with Python comparisons.
Lab WalkthroughStep-by-step help with the first lab in BlueJ.
Revision packKey ideas, flashcards and a quiz from the slides and the 2025 lecture recording.
Original lab code (enhanceForChoices.zip)The lecturer’s zip, unchanged. Use this version for anything you hand in.
Commented lab codeThe same project with explanations on every line. For learning only.
Lecture slidesThe lecturer’s PowerPoints for this week.
- Module OverviewHow the module runs: topics, labs and assessment.
- Enhanced for Loop & Making ChoicesThe main lecture. The lab tasks are at the end.
- Variables and Types - The BasicsJava variables and data types compared with what you know.
- Using BlueJA practical guide to opening, compiling and running projects in BlueJ.
- Programming and Java - Additional Background (optional)Extra background reading on programming and Java.

Revision homeAll the weekly revision packs in one place.
All-weeks revisionEvery flashcard and quiz question so far, filterable by week and topic.

Coursework guideDue 22 Jan 2027, 14:00 Due 22 Jan 2027, 14:00. AI tools are prohibited for this assessment.middot; AI rule RED: AI tools are prohibited for this assessment.

Course infoModule summary: roadmap, assessment, recordings, contacts and useful links.

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