Computer programming IA
M Hassan
3 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisite: GCO1831 or permission of subject adviser * Note: Credit towards BAppSc will be given for only one of the subjects GCO1811, GCO1832 * Note: This subject is not available to computing students
On completion of this subject students will be aware of the terminology of structured programming and the design techniques used for problem solving; be able to translate program designs into the C++ programming language; be able to use a C++ language processing system to debug and execute small programs. The subject covers review of structured program design: modules, programming stubs; the C++ programming language; syntax, program structure, data types and variable declarations, statements, expressions, input and output, control structures, functions and parameters; the C++ Compiler - compiling, linking, debugging and running programs. Distance education students will require access to a computer (preferably an IBM PC or compatible) and a C++ compiler.
Assessment
Assignments: 20% * Examination: 80% * Students must attain a satisfactory standard in both assignment work and in the examination. Part of the examination will test understanding of the assignment work.
Prescribed texts
Gerry G and Johnson M TURBO C++ by example Que, 1992
Robertson L A Simple program design 2nd edn, Boyd and Fraser, 1993