DFC10042

PROBLEM SOLVING
AND PROGRAM DESIGN
CHAPTER 2
PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
(CLO):
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1) Explain the basic computer and fundamentals of programming

languages in a given scenario.

2) Demonstrate effective communication both on orally or in writing

about problem solving skills by using different types of
programming tools to solve a given problem.

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SPECIFIC OUTCOME:

2.1 Demonstrate Programming Life Cycle

2.2 Identify problem solving concept

2.3 Describe the different types and patterns algorithm to

solve problem.

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 2.2 IDENTIFY PROBLEM
SOLVING CONCEPT

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PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
 Methodologies for creating computer programs that
perform a desired function.
 How do we figure out what to tell the computer to do?

 Convert problem statement into algorithm.

 Convert algorithm into program.

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PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
 Input
 Refers to the process of entering data, program and

instructions into the computer system using input

devices.
 Process
 Computer processes raw data into usable
information to be used by user. Data
processing is done by the CPU (Central
Processing Unit).
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PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT
 Output
Output is raw data that has been processed by
the computer (result). Output will be
converted to an understandable form before
being displayed or printed.

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PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT

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PROBLEM SOLVING CONCEPT