Unit Outline (Bentley Students) - Curtin Business School

Curtin Business School
School of Information Systems
Business Application Design 201
Unit Outline Semester 1, 2011
Unit Index Number 305458
Hours per Week
Weekly Tuition Pattern
Credit Value
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Anti-requisites
Alternate requisites
Unit Coordinator
3 hours
1.5 hour lecture/seminar, and
1.5 hour tutorial/laboratory
25 credits
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Sharyn Curran
Unit Coordinator’s office 402: 804
Unit Coordinator’s email
s.curran @.curtin.edu.au
Contact Telephone Numbers 9266 4915
School Telephone & Fax Numbers
Website for Unit Materials
Faculty or School Website
Student Consultation Times
9266 7685 (tel) or 9266 3076 (fax)
FLECS/Blackboard http://oasis.curtin.edu.au
http://www.business.curtin.edu.au/business/teachin
g-areas/information-systems
Available from the school office
GENERAL INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and
procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student.
See http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights for comprehensive information on all of the above.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 1
UNIT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 3
1. Aims ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Outcomes ................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Syllabus ................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Learning Resources ............................................................................................................................... 4
5. Timetable of Classes .............................................................................................................................. 4
6. Program ................................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Assessment............................................................................................................................................. 5
7.2 Assessment Details ................................................................................................................................ 5
7.3 Referencing Style ................................................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Assignment Marking Guide .................................................................................................................... 6
7.5 Plagiarism................................................................................................................................................ 6
7.6 Plagiarism Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 6
7.7 Fair assessment through moderation.................................................................................................... 6
7.8 Assessment Compliance Information.................................................................................................... 6
7.9 Penalty for Late Submission of Assessments ...................................................................................... 7
7.10 Relationship of Assessment Activities to Learning Outcomes and Professional Skills .................... 7
8. Student’s Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 7
9. Additional Information............................................................................................................................. 8
Undergraduate Supplementary and Deferred Examinations....................................................................... 8
Postgraduate Deferred Examinations ........................................................................................................... 8
10. Recent unit changes ............................................................................................................................... 9
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UNIT INFORMATION
1. Aims
The aims of this unit are to:
1. Explain the Software Development Process
2. Formally state a problem.
3. Devise an algorithm to solve the problem.
4. Translate the algorithm into a program using an appropriate programming language.
5. Understand and use a programming environment (IDE / Editor).
6. Appreciate the use of different data types in a program.
7. Understand the use of different programming constructs (Sequence, Selection,repetition)
for different purposes.
8. Execute and debug a program.
2. Outcomes
2.1 Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Formally state a problem, devise an algorithm to solve the problem, and translate
the algorithm into a program using an appropriate programming language.
2. Explain the use of different data types and algorithm constructs (sequence,
selection, repetition) for different purposes.
3. Apply standard techniques and notations to dev document and [use] a program
testing strategy
4. Demonstrate the use of a programming environment – IDE to edit, execute and
debug programs.
5. Apply standard techniques to evaluate and measure algorithm/program design.
2.2 Graduate Attributes and Professional Skills Outcomes
Employers worldwide want graduates who have developed effective professional skills and
attributes. The CBS graduate attributes and professional skills program includes
communication (writing, interpersonal interactions and cultural awareness, and presenting),
critical and creative thinking (problem solving and decision making), team work, IT literacy,
information literacy, international perspectives and life-long learning.
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Critical and Creative Thinking: Problem Solving
a.Identify problems and analyze the main features;
b. Apply appropriate problem solving processes, arguments, critical and
creative thinking;
c. Identify, implement and evaluate strategies for the resolution of problems
2. Create innovative solutions
3. Syllabus
Problem analysis, algorithm development, simple program design techniques, study of a
contemporary programming language, use of a computer environment and appropriate
system software.
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4. Learning Resources
4.1 Texts
You will need to purchase the following textbook in order to complete this unit
Lutes, K. & Harriger, A. (2009). An Information Systems Approach to Object Oriented
Programming: Using Microsoft Visual C# Express
Please note that this book is ONLY available through Curtin University Bookshop as it
Is under licence to the authors.
4.2 Recommended Texts
There are many texts available in the library that focus on Visual Studio and C#. Any of these
will meet the introductory nature of this unit.
The main site for Alice 2.2 is www.Alice.org. – other information will be placed on Flecs-
BlackBoard with regard to appropriate web-sites.
5. Timetable of Classes
Refer to “Unit & Course information” at http://www.cbs.curtin.edu.au/students for timetable
updates.
6. Program
Semester One
Week Begin Date Lecture/Seminar Pre-readings Tutorial/
Laboratory
1. 28 Feb Introduction –
Understanding
Structure
Surface
The Essentials of Alice
2. 07 March Making Decisions Teaching Characters to
Walk
3. 14 March Looping The Simple Quiz
Introduction to C #
4. 21 March Data and Objects Chapter 2
Chapter 3
How Tall are You
Complete the exercise in
Chapter 2
Assessment
Due
5. 28 March Manipulating Data Chapter 4 TBA
6. 04 April Program Flow
and decisions
Chapter 5 Lab Test in Tutorial Time
slot
7. 11 April Exceptions Chapter 6 TBA
Lab test 1
Alice Learning Methods
8. 18 April Methods Chapter 7 TBA
Alice Learning Methods 2
9. 25 April Tuition Free Week includes Easter
10. 02 May Looping in Forms Chapter 8 TBA
11. 09 May Arrays Chapter 9 TBA
12. 16 May Principles of OO TBA
13. 23 May Review Lab test 2
14. 30 May Study Week
15. 06 June Exams Week 1
16. 13 June Exams Week 2
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7. Assessment
7.1 Summary
To pass this unit you must:
a) Receive an overall grade of 5 or above and a mark greater than or equal to 50,
AND
b) Complete the Practical Tests, AND
c) Pass the exam
No. Assessment Activity Percentage %
1 Weekly Quiz 10%
2 Weekly Practical Work 10%
3 2 X Laboratory Tests
30%
Test 1 : 10%
Test 2: 20%
4 Exam 50%
Total 100%
The assessments are due as per the Program above.
7.2 Assessment Details
7.2.1 Item 1
There are 10 weekly Quizzes conducted through Flecs-Blackboard which will be made
available to students on Tuesday of each week commencing in week 2. Students must
complete the quiz (based on the preceding week’s topic) by Monday of the following week.
7.2.2 Item 2
Each week a piece of set work is required to be completed by the following tutorial. Each
week’s set work presumes completion of the previous work. Programming is a practice
based learning activity; the more you do, the better you become. Activities set in tutorial
class time involving the use of technologies as advised by the tutor, in this case the Surface
unit must be submitted to the tutor by the end of the tutorial.
7.2.3 Item 3
There are two practical tests held in the laboratory timeslot indicated in the semester
program. The first test will evaluate the ability to problem solve and demonstrate an
understanding of the Alice environment. The 2 nd test will be a program in C# that covers the
concepts of problem solving and implementation in C#
7.2.4 Examination
A closed book exam will be held in the university examination period. The exam will be of 2
hours duration and cover material from the semester.
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7.3 Referencing Style
Students should use the [insert preferred referencing style here] referencing style when
preparing assignments. More information can be found on this style from the Library web
site: http://library.curtin.edu.au/research_and_information_skills/referencing
7.4 Assignment Marking Guide
The following is the guide used to mark the 2nd assignment from last semester. The actual
assignment and guide will be made available via BlackBoard and may be slightly different.
Marks Allocation
1. Pseudocode : 30 marks max. To achieve max marks your pseudocode will include variables and methods.
2. Code:
2.1 A working solution with no methods will score 30 marks
2.2 The remaining 40 marks will be allocated for the following:
2.2.1 A correct main() – this includes calls to the methods (some marks will be awarded if
the program doesn’t execute).
2.2.2 Correct method headers ( even if the method doesn’t work)
2.2.3 Method bodies which are correct.
2.2.4 Use of validation and a loop where applicable.
7.5 Plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one’s own,
without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence. For
more information refer to http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au
7.6 Plagiarism Monitoring
Some (or all) assessments in this unit will be monitored for plagiarism using Turnitin
plagiarism detection service (see http://turnitin.com). Students who do not want assignments
retained in the Turnitin database, must lodge a special request prior to the submission date.
For further advice see http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/studentsturnitin.html.
7.7 Fair assessment through moderation
Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are
appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that the student work is consistently evaluated by
assessors. Minimum standard for the moderation of assessment are described in the
Assessment Manual, available from:
http://policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm
7.8 Assessment Compliance Information
Due dates will be strictly adhered to. Extensions will be granted only in cases of
demonstrated urgent need. It is your responsibility to check the due date.
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The Final Exam will be held during the formal examination period. It is the student’s
responsibility to check the date and time of the Final Exam on the Curtin website.
Official release results for this unit are published on Oasis on the Curtin website.
http://oasis.curtin.edu.au
7.9 Penalty for Late Submission of Assessments
e.g. If assignments are not submitted by the due date, a penalty of 10% per day will be
deducted from the assessment mark and after seven (7) days a zero mark will be recorded.
It is the student’s responsibility to keep appropriate copies/backups of every assignment
submitted.
7.10 Relationship of Assessment Activities to Learning Outcomes and
Professional Skills
This table illustrates how the assessment activities relate to the assessment of the learning
outcomes and professional skills.
Outcomes
Assessment Activity
Learning Outcomes Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Exam
formally state a problem, devise an QUIZ Practical Work Test √
algorithm to solve the problem, and
translate the algorithm into a program
using an appropriate programming
language
Explain the use of different data types QUIZ Test √
and algorithm constructs (sequence,
selection, repetition) for different
purposes.
Apply standard techniques and
notations to dev document and [use] a
program testing strategy
QUIZ Practical Work Test √
Demonstrate the use of a programming
environment – IDE to edit, execute and
debug programs.
Practical Work
Test
Apply standard techniques to evaluate
and measure algorithm/program design
√
8. Student’s Rights and Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and
procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:
the Student Charter,
the University’s Guiding Ethical Principles,
the University’s policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity,
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copyright principles and responsibilities,
the University’s policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities,
students’ responsibility to check enrolment,
deadlines, appeals, and grievance resolution,
student feedback,
other policies and procedures
electronic communication with students
See http://www.students.curtin.edu.au/rights for comprehensive information on all of the
above.
9. Additional Information
Undergraduate Supplementary and Deferred Examinations
For more detailed information on Policies and Procedures relating to Examinations, students
should refer to the WWW at: http://examinations.curtin.edu.au/students/sup_exam.cfm#defer
If you are awarded a supplementary examination or apply for and are awarded a deferred
examination at the end of first semester 2011 in this unit, then the supplementary/deferred
examination for the School of Information Systems will normally be held in July 2011.
A student who does not sit for a scheduled supplementary/deferred examination in a
unit has no claim to a further examination and therefore will receive a FAIL GRADE in
this unit.
Due to time constraints, NO supplementary and/or deferred examinations will be
offered offshore for students studying on-campus at Curtin University (Western
Australia) in Semester 1, 2011.
Note - It is a student's responsibility to obtain all relevant information regarding these
examinations and to be present at the correct time and venue.
Postgraduate Deferred Examinations
For more detailed information on Policies and Procedures relating to Examinations, students
should refer to the WWW at: http://examinations.curtin.edu.au/students/sup_exam.cfm#defer
The Curtin Business School does not award supplementary examinations in postgraduate
units. If you apply for and are awarded a deferred examination at the end of first semester
2011 in this unit, then the deferred examination for the School of Information Systems will
normally be held in July 2011.
A student who does not sit for a scheduled deferred examination in a unit has no claim to a
further examination and therefore will receive a FAIL GRADE in this unit.
Students at local centres other than the Bentley Campus are required to contact their
centres for details of time and venue of the deferred examinations two weeks prior to the
examinations.
Due to time constraints, NO deferred examinations will be offered offshore for
students studying on-campus at Curtin University (Western Australia) in Semester 1,
2011.
Note - It is a student's responsibility to obtain all relevant information regarding these
examinations and to be present at the correct time and venue.
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10. Recent unit changes
We welcome feedback as one way to keep improving this unit. Students are encouraged to
give unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin’s online feedback systems (see
http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au
Recent changes to this unit include:
1. New technologies – Surface - design
2. Evolvement of Alice – separation of design
3. Earlier focus on C#
END OF UNIT INFORMATION
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