Academic year
2018-19
Is found in:
- International Curriculum, programme stage 3
In other study programme:
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology as Introduction to the Mainframe
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
Weight:
3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2018 ()
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 write and debug simple REXX scripts
Is able to discuss and adapt existing REXX scripts.
Is able to use the different mainframe interfaces, and more in particular ISPF
Is able to view the results of submitted jobs in SDSF
Knows how to compile and execute programs on a mainframe.
Is able to use the different types of datasets on a mainframe.
Is able to code jobs in JCL.
Is able to discuss and adapt existing JCL jobs
Contents
REXX Programming.
The ISPF environment.
Managing jobs in SDSF.
Compiling and linking of programs on a mainframe.
Working with the different types of mainframe datasets.
Introduction to JCL.
Order of enrolment
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of software development.
Besides the restrictions mentioned above, we advise you to choose all courses of a specific track. This enables you to gain the knowledge of at least one entire set of courses. The linked courses within the Mainframe track are 'Introduction to the Mainframe', 'Batch Applications' and 'Databases and Transaction Systems'.
Final objectives
| The student is able to autonomously and efficiently install, configure, secure, maintain and adapt complex IT-solutions in order to meet the changing needs |
Final objectives
Partial competence 1: Is able to automate system tasks. .(TI07)
Indicators:
1.1. Is able to write and debug simple REXX scripts;
1.2. Is able to discuss and adapt existing REXX scripts.
Partial competence 2: Practical use of a Mainframe. (TI07)
Indicators:
2.1. Is able to use the different mainframe interfaces, and more in particular ISPF
2.2. Is able to submit jobs and to view the results in SDSF
2.3. Knows how to compile and execute programs on a mainframe.
2.4. Is familiar with the different types of datasets on a mainframe.
Partial competence 3: Is able to compose and execute jobs. (TI01)
Indicators:
3.1. Is able to code jobs in JCL.
3.2. Is able to discuss and adapt existing JCL jobs
Teaching methods
Learning dialogue
Practice session
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 | 30,00 | Quoted exercise |
| Periodic | Other | 70,00 | Written exam on Mainframe with skill test |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Periodic | Other | 100,00 | Written exam on Mainframe with skill test |
Evaluation
- First exam session:
- non-period bound evaluation: 30% (test on pc)
- period bound evaluation: 70 % :written exam on computer and on paper – oral illustration to the lecturer during the exam.
- Second exam session:
- 100% written exam on computer and on paper – oral illustration to the lecturer during the exam.
Other study materials
Software: 3270 emulator.
Chamilo: slides and exercises.
Recommended books: Redbooks IBM; available online.
Study costs
Software: 3270 emulator (free)
Slides and additional documents. These may be printed by the students at their own expense.
Recommended books: IBM redbooks. Available online (free).
Key words
Mainframe – ISPF – SDSF – Batch - JCL
IWETO-code: P175-informatics