Prescription:PR11n Programming

Aim of Module The student will use the knowledge and skills acquired in PP100 Programming Principles and PP11n Programming Practice to write scaled-down versions of standard programs, thus developing fluency and efficiency in their application. This will be in a language different from that studied in PR10n.

Credits 7

Knowledge Assumed From PP11n Programming Practice

Suggested Time 70 student learning hours

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2002

Note This module may be awarded to a student for each language which is learnt to the required standard. The various modules will be identified by the last digit. The language name should be added to the end of the module title.


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level
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Assessment
Percentage
1 Writing Programs A 60
2 Writing Documentation A 10
3 Program Fixing A 10
4 Program Testing A 10
5 Program Enhancement A 10

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Student Will
A1Write well designed programs from given specifications.
A2Design appropriate combinations of test data and ensure results match specification.
A3Document the development of programs and the source code according to installation standards.
A4Identify deviations from installation standards in documentation, code, or procedures, and produce the corrected versions.
A5Given source code with simple logic errors, identify them and correct them without recourse to the computer.

CONTENT
> Data structures including arrays
> Simple file handling
> Interactive dialogue
> Commercial report programs
> Data validation
> Simple exception handling
> Simple file update
> All standard syntax options
> Efficiency considerations

CONTENT

1  Writing Programs
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2  Writing Documentation
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3  Program Fixing
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4  Program Testing
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5  Program Enhancement
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