Reference no: EM133119313
Unit 1 Programming - Pearson Higher Nationals in Computing
Unit code: D/615/1618
Level:4
Learning Outcome 1: Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application.
Learning Outcome 2: Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming.
Learning Outcome 3: Implement basic algorithms in code, using an IDE.
Learning Outcome 4: Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard.
LO1 Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application.
Algorithm definition:
Writing algorithms to carry out an operation, e.g. Bubble sort.
The relationship between algorithms and code.
The generation process of code, the roles of the pre-processor, compiler, Linker and interpreter.
LO2 Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming.
Characteristics of code:
Definitions of data types, the role of constants/variables, methods of coding (including input/output), control structures, iteration, scope, parameter passing, classes, inheritance and events.
Key components of an IDE, with a brief explanation of each component.
Use of addition of advanced text editors to view code, such as Notepad++, Atom, Sublime Text.
LO3 Implement basic algorithms in code using an IDE.
Implementation:
Developing simple applications, which implements basic algorithms covered in LO1, using the features of a suitable language and IDE. Consider possible security concerns and how these could be solved.
LO4 Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard
Review and reflection:
Documentation of the debugging process in the IDE, with reference to watch lists, breakpoints and tracing.
How the debugging process can be used to help developers fix vulnerabilities, defects and bugs in their code.
What a coding standard is and its benefits when writing code.
Scenario (Robot Wars)
You are working for the City Planning Department. With your colleagues, in teams, you shall evaluate the road route for the postal vehicle to transport mail from building A to building B. The buildings are within a complex that uses driverless vehicles. You shall identify, assess and amend the current path of the driverless vehicle to ensure post is delivered in the shortest route.
Assignment Brief
Working in your team, you will demonstrate the ability to programme a robot to perform basic tasks, in accordance with the scenario above. Firstly, you will operate the robot and ensure you are capable of programming, using the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) by performing basic tasks in a hectic driverless vehicle situation(Robot Wars type). In doing so, you will experience procedural, event-driven, and object-oriented paradigms. You will access the written code and adjust the code to provide the driverless vehicle the shortest route available, to get from building A to building B.
Once you have reviewed the new code, and debugged to ensure there are no errors, you will upload the code to the driverless vehicle and validate your new programme by test driving to successful completion of the route.
Once your vehicle has completed the route, you will produce a Project Report for your City Planning Manager, explaining definitions of algorithms and justify the selection of the algorithms used. Using the attached City Planning Office Report template, your individual report will demonstrate successful completion of all the assessment criteria for this Unit.
Attachment:- Programming.rar