Academic year
2017-18
Is found in:
- International Curriculum, programme stage 3
In other study programme:
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Bachelor of Applied Computer Science as Batch applications
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Batch applications
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Batch applications
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Batchapplicaties
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
4 credits
Weight:
4,00
Total study time: 100,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2017 ()
Organisation of education
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Lievens Stijn
Language course: No
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
Objectives
Is able to devise and write file and record descriptions in COBOL.
Is able to structure and implement the business logic in one or more COBOL programs that may read, add and/or change one or more records..
Is able to understand, complete/adapt an existing COBOL program based on changing business logic.
Contents
Data types; editing; table declaration
Basic statements: iteration and selection; string manipulation; using tables
Using sequential and VSAM files
Advanced techniques for sequential file processing.
Order of enrolment
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Prerequisites
The arrangements regarding prerequisites applied for this course unit are in the Faculty’s educational and examination regulations (FOER).
Final objectives
| The student is able to autonomously and efficiently design, construct, document and test quality IT-solutions, taking into account the new developments and application areas |
Final objectives
Partial competence 1: Designing and implementing a structured COBOL program. (TI01)
Indicators:
- The student can devise and write file and record descriptions in COBOL.
- The student can write the procedure division building on self-written file and record descriptions.
- The student can structure and implement the business logic in one or more COBOL programs.
Partial competence 2: Adapting an existing COBOL program (TI04)
Indicators:
- The student can complete/adapt an existing COBOL program.
- The student can interpret existing file and record descriptions.
Partial competence 3: Data processing in COBOL (TI01)
Indicators:
- The student can, using a COBOL program, read, add and/or change one or more records.
Teaching methods
Exercises
Learning dialogue
Organisation of education
Instructional dialogue with exercises, which are discussed and worked out during the lectures. The students have the possibility to do, at their own pace, a number of of exercises in line with the taught material.
The lecturer is available to give personal advice
Study guidance
Individual learning problems may always be reported to the lecturer and will be remedied. Students are guided and coached.
Evaluation
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Non-periodic | Other | 20,00 | Quoted exercise, closed-book |
| Periodic | Other | 80,00 | Written exam: open questions on Mainframe |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Periodic | Other | 100,00 | Written exam: open questions on Mainframe |
Evaluation
- First exam session:
- non-period bound evaluation: written test: 20%
- period bound evaluation: exam on computer: 80%
- Second exam session:
Study costs
The student may buy the recommended book(s).
Key words
COBOL, programming language, structured programming, Mainframe
IWETO-code: P175 - informatics