| Semester 1, 2021 On-campus Springfield | |
| Short Description: | Software Development Tools |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 020305 - Systems Analysis and Design |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: CSC1401
Rationale
Students often need to use a selection of software tools when undertaking programming assignments, especially in second and third year courses. This course introduces students to a basic set of tools used in developing software, thus reducing duplication of presentation in other courses, and ensuring that all students are familiar with available tools before undertaking advanced level courses.
Synopsis
In this course, students will be introduced to a range of software development tools. Particular attention will be given to configuration management tools (used to build programs from component parts, and to manage the development of the components), common scripting languages and debuggers. The emphasis will be upon tools available under the Unix family of operating systems, though most of the tools are available under other operating environments. A range of the more commonly used general Unix tools will also be covered.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to use a range of software development tools;
- be familiar with the Unix/Linux operating systems and facilities.
- write basic Bash scripts.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Standard Unix tools | 35.00 |
| 2. | Basics of Shell Scripting | 30.00 |
| 3. | Configuration Management | 25.00 |
| 4. | Document Preparation | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=01&subject1=CSC2408)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Alternatively, a Debian Linux Installation DVD produced by USQ may be available for purchase from USQ Bookshop.
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Examinations | 2.00 |
| Laboratory or Practical Classes | 26.00 |
| Online Lectures | 26.00 |
| Private Study | 117.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 60 | 20 | 25 Mar 2021 | 1,2 | (see note 1) |
| Assignment 2 | 60 | 20 | 20 May 2021 | 2,3 | |
| Open Exam - Online | 100 | 60 | End S1 | 1,2,3 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- The Examiner advises that the deadline for Assignment 1 and 2 is 11:59:59pm AEST on the date specified.
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via StudyDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as on-campus lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assignments items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assignment item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2021 are:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1 2021:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.
Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.
To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2). -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Normally Deferred and Supplementary Examinations are held in the next Examination period. In S1 2021 selected courses will pilot an early Deferred and Supplementary Examination period held within 30 business days of results release. The list of courses involved can be found at . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .