Software systems design and development
R J Bignall
6 points
* First semester
* Distance
Objectives To develop the software design and programming abilities needed to construct practical and efficient applications for use in a business environment and to provide an appreciation of the factors that contribute to software quality.
Synopsis Basic systems analysis and program design principles, data entry and validation, screen and output design, modular programming, use of a visual program development environment; menu-task systems, program documentation, software evaluation, windows, colour, utility and library routines.
Assessment Two assignments: 60%
* Examinations (2 hours): 40%
Prescribed texts
Robertson D I Simple program design 2nd edn, Nelson, 1993
Schneider D I An introduction to programming using Visual Basic Prentice-Hall, 1995
Recommended texts
Hawryskiewycz I T Systems analysis and design 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1994
Nelson R Running Visual Basic for Windows 2nd edn, Microsoft, 1993
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