Course Title: Automate processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: COSC5428C
Course Title: Automate processes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4293 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Course Contact: Geoff Moss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852
Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chelton Evans
chelton.evans@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application-specific scripting options.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAB4225B Automate processes |
Element: |
1. Develop algorithms to represent solution to a given problem 1.1 Develop an algorithm which is an exact and sufficient description of the solution |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop an algorithm which is an exact and sufficient description of the solution |
Element: |
2. Describe structures of algorithms 2.1 Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Demonstrate use of structure, sequence, selection and iteration |
Element: |
3. Design and write script 3.1 Create an abstract design to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create an abstract design to fulfil the requirements of the proposed process |
Element: |
4. Verify and review script 4.1 Check the script for syntax and semantic errors |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check the script for syntax and semantic errors |
Element: |
5. Document script 5.1 Create technical-level documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Create technical-level documentation |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- scripting and string processing to form commands
- looked at iteration with counters and iteration over lists
- documented script
- developed a utility as an algorithm
- verifying and testing scripts
- typing in scripts - with discussion and questions
- looking at system error message codes - non zero is an error
Teaching Schedule
| Weeks | Topic | Software/Reading | Practical Exercises and Assessment |
| 1 |
Introduction to Topic Overview of course |
See online resources | |
| 2 | Describe structures of algorithms | See online resources | Prac 3 Bash scripting 1 |
| 4 | Describe structures of algorithms |
See online resources | Prac 4 Bash scripting 2 |
| 6 |
Describe structures of algorithms Verify and review script Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem |
See online resources | Prac 5 Bash scripting 3 |
| 8 |
Develop algorithms to represent a solution to a given problem Document script Verify and review script Design and write script |
See online resources | Prac 6 Develop a scripting utility/application |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Assessment will confirm knowledge of algorithm design and development.
Assessment will develop an algorithmic statement of a solution for a set process.
Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes learning and assessment activities conducted in the classroom, online and in the workplace giving you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements, documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
Skills Based Assessments:
These assessments can be done either at RMIT or at the workplace providing appropriate equipment is available.
All pracs need to be completed to pass the course.
Assessment Matrix
| Element | Practical Tasks | In Class/Work Observation | In Class Testing | Individual and Group discussion** |
| 1.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 1.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 1.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 2.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.3 | x | x | x | x |
| 3.4 | x | x | x | x |
| 4.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 4.2 | x | x | x | x |
| 5.1 | x | x | x | x |
| 5.2 | x | x | x | x |
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