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Introduction to the Mainframe26581/4032/1718/1/20
Study guide

Introduction to the Mainframe

26581/4032/1718/1/20
Academic year 2017-18
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, programme stage 3
    Programme option:
    • Mainframe
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
  • Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
  • International Curriculum as Introduction to the Mainframe (English taught)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2017 ()

Organisation of education

Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Assessment Activities
Lecture
Self-study39,00 hours
Seminar36,00 hours
Supervised independent work
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: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1

Objectives

The students are introduced to mainframes and will learn how to work in a mainframe environment.

Contents

What is a Mainframe :  Batch jobs and online use.
Data sets, parameters, catalogue.
ISPF.
SDSF.
Programming languages in Z/OS.
Compiling and linking.
JCL syntax.
REXX.
All topics are illustrated by examples and practised under supervision.

Order of enrolment

(having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Databases II OR having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Databases) AND (having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Computer Architecture OR having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Computer architecture OR having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Computer Architecture) AND (having passed, or having a deliberated mark for OO Programming II OR having passed, or having a deliberated mark for OO programming) AND (having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Operating Systems OR having passed, or having a deliberated mark for Operating systems and networks).

Prerequisites

Databases II, Computer architecture, Operating systems and Networks, OO-programming II.

Study guidance

Individual learning problems may always be reported to the lecturer and will be remedied.
Students are guided and coached.

Study costs

The student may buy the recommended book(s).

Key words

Mainframe – ISPF – SDSF – Batch - JCL
IWETO-code: P175-informatics