Course Title: Write scripts for software applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: COSC7420C
Course Title: Write scripts for software applications
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Ken Gardiner
Course Contact Phone: 99252000
Course Contact Email: ken.gardiner@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to plan, design and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct highly interactive and automated software applications.
It applies to those who build and integrate interactive applications or websites for internal or 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: |
ICTPRG435 Write scripts for software applications |
Element: |
1. Specify software application requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify required software application outcomes |
Element: |
2. Determine script requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify main characteristics of scripting languages |
Element: |
3. Design and build scripts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Create pseudo code and describe logic required in script |
Element: |
4. Finalise scripts |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create internal documentation in script according to organisational procedures |
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 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
The following schedule may be subject to change.
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
Week 1 |
14-20 July |
Software Development |
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Week 2 |
21-27 July |
Scripting |
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Week 3 |
28 July - 3 Aug |
Algorithms, Pseudocode, Variables |
Assessment 1 released (due week 6) |
Week 4 |
4-10 Aug |
User Input, Selection (IF/ELSE) |
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Week 5 |
11-17 Aug |
IF/ELSE cont., String Methods, List data type |
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Week 6 |
18-24 Aug |
IF/ELSE cont., Logical Operators, IF/ELIF |
Assessment 1 due |
Week 7 |
25-31 Aug |
Repetition (FOR loop) |
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Mid-semester break (1-7 Sep) | |||
Week 8 |
8-14 Sep |
Repetition (FOR loop) cont. Modules. |
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Week 9 |
15-21 Sep |
Repetition (WHILE loop) |
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Week 10 |
22-28 Sep |
File I/O |
Assessment 2 Project released Assessment 1 resubmission due (if granted) |
Week 11 |
29 Sep - 5 Oct |
Exceptions |
Assessment 2 Project 2 (task 1) due |
Week 12 |
6-12 Oct |
Functions |
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Week 13 |
13-19 Oct |
Assessment 2 Project lab session |
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Week 14 |
20-26 Oct |
Assessment 2 Project lab session |
Assessment 2 Project due |
Week 15 |
27 Oct- 2 Nov |
Assessment 2 Project demonstration |
Assessment 2 Project demonstration (task 6) due |
Week 16 |
3-9 Nov |
Assessment 2 Project resubmission workshop |
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Week 17 |
10-16 Nov |
Assessment 2 Project resubmission workshop |
Assessment 2 Project resubmission due (if granted) |
Week 18 |
17-23 Nov |
Consultation session Final Resubmission (if granted) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be provided during the course.
Links for external resources if any will also be provided.
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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessments to demonstrate competency:
Assessment 1 (Online Knowledge Assessment quiz)
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design, document and build scripts, using a scripting language to construct a highly interactive and automated software application.
Assessment 2 (Scripting Project)
This assessment is designed to allow the student to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the development of a software script. This requires the student to demonstrate fundamental principles in scripting such as:
- Determining the requirements of building the script
- Designing the script
- Writing and debugging the script
- Writing internal documentation
This project is the second of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
Assessment Matrix
| Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 |
| 1.1 | X | |
| 1.2 | X | |
| 2.1 | X | |
| 2.2 | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | |
| 3.1 | X | |
| 3.2 | X | |
| 3.3 | X | |
| 3.4 | X | |
| 4.1 | X | |
| 4.2 | X | |
| 4.3 | X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
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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