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Business Computing Qualifications - Prescriptions | Back to list of Prescriptions Prescription:PD100 Program Development Aim of Module To provide students with a basic understanding of computer programming through the study of logic methods, software development concepts and documentation. Credits 7 Suggested Time 70 student learning hours Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2002 Note THIS IS A COMPULSORY CBC MODULE Level and Assessment Schedule Topics Highest Skill Level Suggested Assessment Percentage 1 Program Development Cycle C 5 2 Problem Decomposition A 20 3 Logic Depiction Methods A 40 4 Desk Checks A 20 5 Languages C 15 100 LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will C 1 Describe the program development cycle. A 2 Apply the techniques of problem decomposition. A 3 Apply a number of recognised logic depiction methods. A 4 Desk check the methodology using test data. C 5 Describe the purpose and characteristics of computer programming languages from first generation to current languages and reasons for their development. CONTENT 1  Program Development Cycle top 2  Problem Decomposition top 3  Logic Depiction Methods top 4  Desk Checks top 5  Languages top Note > It is expected that a depiction method related to the programming language taught in PP100 will be covered to a greater depth. | Home | Newsletters | Conference | Qualifications | Forum | Job Vacancies |