Course Title: Write script for software applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: COSC6233C
Course Title: Write script for software applications
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4408 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator: Ken Gardiner
Tel: N/A
Email: ken.gardiner@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct a highly interactive and automated software application.
It applies to individuals who build and integrate interactive applications, or websites for internal, and public, sites. They may work as application developers, application-support personnel, programmers specialising in a scripting language, web application programmers, or web developers.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPRG407 Write script for software applications |
Element: |
1. Determine the requirements of building the script |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the main characteristics of scripting languages 1.2 Identify and use a framework, and integrated development environment (IDE), to build the script using the chosen scripting language 1.3 Identify the protocols and the object model used in the chosen scripting language |
Element: |
2. Design the script |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Create pseudo code to describe the logic needed in the script 2.2 Review pseudo code for missing logic and error |
Element: |
3. Write the script |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Translate pseudo code into scripts, incorporating the use of basic language elements 3.2 Create internal documentation in the script 3.3 Incorporate item manipulation using the chosen scripting language 3.4 Review, debug, and document the script |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct a highly interactive and automated software application.
It applies to individuals who build and integrate interactive applications, or websites for internal, and public, sites. They may work as application developers, application-support personnel, programmers specialising in a scripting language, web application programmers, or web developers.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Elements |
1 |
Software Development |
1.2 |
2 |
Scripting |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
3 |
Algorithms |
2.1, 2.2 |
4 |
Pseudocode |
2.1, 2.2 |
5 |
Flowcharts |
2.1, 2.2 |
6 |
Variables |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
7 |
Operators User Input |
3.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
8 |
String Values Random Values Online Quiz 1 released (Due Week 9) |
3.3 |
9 |
Decisions |
3.1 |
10 |
Repetition |
3.1 |
11 |
Lists Project released (Due Week 16) |
3.1, 3.3 |
12 |
Tuples |
3.1 |
13 |
Exceptions |
3.4 |
14 |
Functions Online Quiz 2 released (Due Week 15) |
3.1, 3.3 |
15 |
File I/O |
|
16 |
Project |
|
17 |
Resubmissions | |
18 |
Final Resubmissions (if available) |
The schedule may be subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Develop a Script
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
1.1 |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
|
3.2 |
X |
|
3.3 |
X |
|
3.4 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
- Online Quizzes
- Project
Assessments
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of this course and must achieve a satisfactory standard in each assessment. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's competency in each course over multiple tasks.
Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed a single resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
Due dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Extensions
If you will not be able to meet the due date for an assessment you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven days by completing the Application of Time to Submit Assessment Work Form at https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/Students/Student_forms/Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf Applications for an extension of time must be received before the due date for an assessment.
Special Consideration
If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control prevent you from submitting your work on time you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. For further information regarding special consideration, please refer to the RMIT Special Consideration page at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Online Quizzes |
Task 2 |
Project |
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
|
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
1.1 |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
|
3.2 |
X |
|
3.3 |
X |
|
3.4 |
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or assessed.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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