ITC205 Professional Programming Practice (8)

This subject introduces students to aspects of professional programming practice related to the production and debugging of quality software. It addresses the basic principles of teamwork and the issues surrounding online teams including the application of version control and testing techniques.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC205. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only.
Not available to students who have completed ITC515 Professional Programming Practice

Prerequisites

ITC206

Subject Relationships

ITC515 Similar Content

Incompatible Subjects

ITC515

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to recognise and apply knowledge and skills to effectively utilize version control as part of professional programming practice;
  • be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
  • be able to critically analyse software programs and apply theories of debugging together with specialised and technical skills to generate solutions to complex debugging problems;
  • be able to identify the purpose and limitations of software testing; and
  • be able to design and implement an appropriate suite of software tests to support the complete system development life cycle.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The need for quality software and quality frameworks
  • Teamwork as part of your professional programming practice
  • Basic and intermediate debugging
  • Basic and intermediate testing
  • Version control

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ITC205 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Teamwork - version control
0
2
Teamwork - version control - static review
40
3
Dynamic testing
40
4
Debugging
20

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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