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305466 (v.1) Development (Principles of Programming) 200


 

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

11027 (v.3) Systems Implementation 201
11028 (v.3) Systems Implementation 204

Prerequisite(s):

305458 (v.1) Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The software program development process, principles of structured programming, visual development, the event driven and component programming model, and use of a suitable Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Designed and developed programs using an Integrated Development Environment. Designed forms using visual components. Designed and coded event-driven programs. Programmed with multiple forms and units. Designed, coded, tested and debugged programs. Performed data validation and error-handling modules in programs. Used arrays, arrays of records and multi-dimensional arrays and other advanced data type in programs. Used the appropriate Input and Output methods in programs.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cantu, M. (2001), Mastering Delphi 6, San Francisco, Sybex. Cantu, M., (2002), Debugging Delphi Programs [Online], www.marcocantu.com/delphipowerbook/DebuggingDelphiPrograms.pdf. Eller, F., (2002), Nitty Gritty Delphi 6, Sydney, Pearson Education Limited. Kerman, M.C., (2000), Migrating from Visual Basic to Delphi [Online], Available www.community.borland.com/article/images/26225/vbtodelphi.pdf. Kerman, M.C., (2002), Programming and Problem Solving with Delphi. Sydney, Pearson Education. Robertson, L.A.,(2000), Simple Program Design, A Step by Step Approach. 3rd ed., Australia, Nelson Thompson Learning. Teixeira, S. and Pacheco, X., (2002), Borland Delphi 6 Developers Guide. Indiana, Sams Publishing.

Unit Texts:

Morien, R. (2000), Learning to Program with Delphi. 3rd ed, Guildford, Vineyard Publishing.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Semester One - Assignment One 15%. Assignment Two 23%. Weekly Quizzes 12%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Semester Two - Assignment One 10%. Assignment Two 12%. Assignment Three 16%. Weekly Quizzes 12%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Bentley CampusSummer PeriodY  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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