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Computer Programming (PSYC0157)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is aimed at Psychologists and is only open to: MSc Cognitive and Decision Sciences MSc Social Cognition: Research and Application BSc/MSci Psychology (and Psychology Affiliates)
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Computer Programming is a course for students with little or no prior experience in computer programming. The course consists of 10 three-hour lecture sessions in which programming concepts are introduced and hands-on experience is provided. Programming assignments are set on a weekly basis to solidify concepts and provide further familiarity. This course provides an introduction to computer programming with a particular focus towards tasks that are essential for psychological research, such as developing computer-based experiments and parsing/formatting experimental data. The overall aim is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and the confidence required to tackle a variety of programming tasks, as well as the ability to adapt to future needs and changes in technology. Topics covered include: Basic programming concepts, file handling, user interface development, organising code for readability and maintainability, advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
57
Module leader
Mr Christos Bechlivanidis
Who to contact for more information
alexa.richardson@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
56
Module leader
Mr Christos Bechlivanidis
Who to contact for more information
alexa.richardson@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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