Introduction to Programming Implementation

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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026123
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to use a high level language compiler.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Carry out file management activities.
  • 1.2
    Use editor for creating and editing source programs.
  • 1.3

    Interpret compilation and run time error messages to take corrective action. 

2.

Be able to implement simple programs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Declare and use meaningful variables and constants.
  • 2.2
    Declare appropriate simple data types.
  • 2.3
    Use meaningful identifiers.
  • 2.4

    Write programs including:

    • arithmetic
    • simple input
    • formatted output statements.
  • 2.5

    Make program easier to read and understand by using:

    spaces

    blank lines

    indentation

    conditional statements.

    Conditional statements could include: IF – THEN – ELSE – ENDIF

3.

Be able to use program control structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select appropriate relational operators.
  • 3.2

    Use two select statements comments.

  • 3.3
    Use three iteration statements.
4

Be able to create program documentation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Design a program supported by appropriate documentation.

    Documentation could include pseudocode, data flowcharts, debug and use of test data

  • 4.2

    Implement and test program supported by appropriate documentation