Unit 4
Programming
Assignment 1
Concepts of Programming
BY: Unknown
Student Number: -
Course: Level 3 IT Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
,Assignment 1 – Concepts of programing
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
Assignment Brief
Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology
Unit number and title
Unit 4: Programming
A: Examine the computational thinking skills and principles of
Learning aim(s) (For NQF only) computer programming
Concepts of Programming
Assignment title
You are a junior employee at a small software development company. Your
company has been invited by a local college to give a guest lecture on
programming.
Vocational Scenario
or Context Your supervisor has provided you with a portfolio of computer programs
and has asked you to research the programs with regard to the concepts
used to create a knowledge base and prepare for the visit.
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
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, Assignment 1 – Concepts of programing
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
Research
Review the computer programs you have been provided with and conduct
research into programming languages and how programming principles
have been applied to produce effective applications.
You will research principles of programming and:
• explain what computational thinking is and analyse how
programmers use it to solve problems, including how programmers
identify and describe problems and how they communicate
features and processes. How programmers recognise patterns,
generalise and abstract information required, and how
programmers represent problems or systems
• explain the uses of software applications and how they can solve
problems and meet the needs of clients
• explore the features and characteristics of programming languages,
Task 1
to explain the use of different types of programming language,
what particular problems each programming language discussed
can be used to solve, giving a comparison of those programming
languages
• describe the constructs and techniques available in different
programming languages, explain how they are implemented and
documented, contrasting their implementation in different
programming languages.
• analyse the application of logic to program design, considering
principles of mathematical and propositional logic, the use of sets
and iteration
• evaluate how design and implementation of a software application
can affect its quality
When evaluating the quality software applications you should consider the
degree to which user requirements are met, the robustness of the code, its
maintainability, efficiency, portability and ease of use
Checklist of evidence A report evaluating computational thinking skills and how the principles of
required software design and computer programming are applied to create effective,
high-quality software applications.
Criteria covered by this task:
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
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Programming
Assignment 1
Concepts of Programming
BY: Unknown
Student Number: -
Course: Level 3 IT Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
,Assignment 1 – Concepts of programing
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
Assignment Brief
Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology
Unit number and title
Unit 4: Programming
A: Examine the computational thinking skills and principles of
Learning aim(s) (For NQF only) computer programming
Concepts of Programming
Assignment title
You are a junior employee at a small software development company. Your
company has been invited by a local college to give a guest lecture on
programming.
Vocational Scenario
or Context Your supervisor has provided you with a portfolio of computer programs
and has asked you to research the programs with regard to the concepts
used to create a knowledge base and prepare for the visit.
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
1
, Assignment 1 – Concepts of programing
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
Research
Review the computer programs you have been provided with and conduct
research into programming languages and how programming principles
have been applied to produce effective applications.
You will research principles of programming and:
• explain what computational thinking is and analyse how
programmers use it to solve problems, including how programmers
identify and describe problems and how they communicate
features and processes. How programmers recognise patterns,
generalise and abstract information required, and how
programmers represent problems or systems
• explain the uses of software applications and how they can solve
problems and meet the needs of clients
• explore the features and characteristics of programming languages,
Task 1
to explain the use of different types of programming language,
what particular problems each programming language discussed
can be used to solve, giving a comparison of those programming
languages
• describe the constructs and techniques available in different
programming languages, explain how they are implemented and
documented, contrasting their implementation in different
programming languages.
• analyse the application of logic to program design, considering
principles of mathematical and propositional logic, the use of sets
and iteration
• evaluate how design and implementation of a software application
can affect its quality
When evaluating the quality software applications you should consider the
degree to which user requirements are met, the robustness of the code, its
maintainability, efficiency, portability and ease of use
Checklist of evidence A report evaluating computational thinking skills and how the principles of
required software design and computer programming are applied to create effective,
high-quality software applications.
Criteria covered by this task:
Author: - | Course: IT Level 3 Year 2 (MIT3DITMP.2324)
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