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EDN1275

Computer studies 2

Not offered in 1997

Mr P A Marshall

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: EDN1265

Objectives Upon successful completion of the subject, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of the nature of computer programming, the program design and development processes and skill in implementing programmed computational solutions to posed problems.

Synopsis Students are introduced to computer programming: the nature of programming; solving problems computationally; the program development process; algorithm development; flow charts; pseudo code. Programs and data. Structured programming; modular programming; top-down programming. Variables; constants; language elements; syntax diagrams. Program elements: iteration; branching; selection. Graphics and communication programming. Overflow and underflow.

Assessment Practical exercises (3500 words): 35%
* Examination: 65%


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