EDN2275

Computer studies 4

Not offered in 1998

Mr P A Marshall

4 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisite: EDN2265

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of, and experience in, the development and implementation of a significant program; have experience in applying structured, modular programming techniques; understand the compilation and interpretation processes in relation to high level programming languages; understand computer arithmetic.

Synopsis A further extension of the concepts introduced in EDN2265, leading to their application in the design, development and implementation of a modular, event-driven file handling program. File handling: creation, saving retrieving. Record manipulation: sorting, searching, display, insertion, deletion, editing. The processes of compilation and interpretation: relative merits and machine implications. Computer arithmetic.

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