BUSINESS PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
CSE2BPC
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students undertaking major/minor computing studies (in other than the BIT courses) will explore the concepts of writing structured programs. Topics include top-down problem solving using stepwise refinement and algorithm design for procedural programs, simple and array data types, modular programming and parameter passing, introduction to object oriented concepts, documentation, debugging and testing.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tim Whitfort
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: INT1PE or CSE1PE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: INT1PC, INT2BPC
Equivalent subjects: INT2BPC
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Big Java 5th ed. | Recommended | Horstmann, C 2013 | WILEY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use an operating system and development environment to code, debug and execute Java programs that solve a given problem.
- Activities:
- Students code and submit programs for programming assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse and describe how data is represented and manipulated during program execution.
- Activities:
- Written questions in the exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse a problems and construct a logical solution suitable for implementing as a computer program.
- Activities:
- Students develop solutions in assignments, the exam and tutorial assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop a basic understanding of the object-oriented concepts of objects and classes.
- Activities:
- Written questions in the exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Find and use existing Java components provided in code libraries.
- Activities:
- Programs submitted for assignments, the exam and tutorial assessment use code libraries.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
06. Write Java code that uses control structures, classes and arrays.
- Activities:
- Programs submitted for assignments, the exam and tutorial assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Specify and execute test plans.
- Activities:
- Students are assessed on testing in assignments and the exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
08. Develop documentation for a programming problem.
- Activities:
- Students are assessed on documentation in programming assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tim Whitfort
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| five 100-word tutorial questions | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 3-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the overall non-examination components of the assessment. | 60 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| two programming assignments (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |