Course Title: Apply introductory programming techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: COSC7398C

Course Title: Apply introductory programming techniques

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4410 - Certificate IV in Information Technology

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

Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au

Ph. 9925 4475

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

None

Course Description

On completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
Element:	1. Establish application task
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Clarify task with required personnel 1.2 Identify design specifications, programming standards and guidelines according to task requirements
Element:	2. Apply language syntax and layout
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Apply basic language syntax rules 2.2 Create code using language data types, operators and expressions 2.3 Apply variables and variable scope 2.4 Use program library functions 2.5 Clarify meaning of code using commenting techniques
Element:	3. Apply control structures
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Apply language syntax in sequence, selection and iteration constructs 3.2 Create expressions in selection and iteration constructs using logical operators
Element:	4. Code using standard programming algorithms
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Develop algorithms using sequence, selection and iteration constructs 4.2 Create and use data structures 4.3 Code standard sequential access algorithms used in reading and writing text files 4.4 Apply string manipulation
Element:	5. Test code
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Examine variable contents and use debugging techniques to detect and correct errors 5.2 Create and conduct simple tests and confirm code meets design specification 5.3 Document actions carried out and results of tests performed   6. Create a simple application and seek feedback   6.1 Design an algorithm in response to basic program specifications 6.2 Develop application to meet program specification 6.3 Confirm application meets initial specifications 6.4 Present application to required personnel

Learning Outcomes

 On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques.

It applies to those who have responsibility for creating applications and includes applying language syntax, control structures to create code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.

Teaching Schedule

Please note this syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be advised via a canvas announcement.

Week	Topics/Discussions
1	Introduction to the Course Setup Scratch Accounts Pre-Course Assessment Project 1 Released (Due Week 8)
2	SDLC Designs
3	Objects and Events
4	Selection, Iteration + Sequences Implementing Guidelines
5	Data Types Variables
6	Data Structures Expressions + Operators
7	Debugging Testing
8	Constructing Technical Reports
9	Project 2 Released (Due Week 15) Algorithms
10	Introduction to C Compiling in C C Syntax Placeholders Number Variables
11	Char Variables Inputs/Outputs
12	Operators and Expressions IF Statements Case Statements
13	Commenting While Loops Reading from a file Outputting to a file
14	Do While loops For Loops Knowledge Test Preparation Knowledge Test Released (Due Week 16)
15	Assessment Meetings
16	Assessment Meetings
17	Resubmissions (If required)
18	Resubmissions (If required)

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Task 1	Online Quizzes
Task 2	Project
Task 3	Practical Assessment

 

Assessment Matrix

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment Task 1: Online Quizzes	Assessment Task 2: Project	Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
1. Establish application task	1.1 Clarify task with required personnel		X
1.2 Identify design specifications, programming standards and guidelines according to task requirements		X
2. Apply language syntax and layout	2.1 Apply basic language syntax rules			X
2.2 Create code using language data types, operators and expressions			X
2.3 Apply variables and variable scope			X
2.4 Use program library functions			X
2.5 Clarify meaning of code using commenting techniques			X
3. Apply control structures	3.1 Apply language syntax in sequence, selection and iteration constructs			X
3.2 Create expressions in selection and iteration constructs using logical operators		X
4. Code using standard programming algorithms	4.1 Develop algorithms using sequence, selection and iteration constructs		X
4.2 Create and use data structures		X
4.3 Code standard sequential access algorithms used in reading and writing text files			X
4.4 Apply string manipulation		X
5. Test code	5.1 Examine variable contents and use debugging techniques to detect and correct errors		X
5.2 Create and conduct simple tests and confirm code meets design specification		X
5.3 Document actions carried out and results of tests performed		X
6. Create a simple application and seek feedback	6.1 Design an algorithm in response to basic program specifications			X
6.2 Develop application to meet program specification			X
6.3 Confirm application meets initial specifications		X
6.4 Present application to required personnel			X
6.5 Obtain feedback and sign off from required personnel			X

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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