CSE 2133
Transcript Abbreviation:
File Prcsng cobol
Course Description:
Business data processing principles and programming: sequential file processing algorithms, sorting, data validation; COBOL is taught.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2123, and enrollment in Business Info Sys MAJOR or CIS minor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent with the following algorithms: single and multiple control breaks; matching, verification, and merge/purge; 1- and 2-dimensional tables
Be competent with designing and coding of well-structured COBOL programs and subprograms to process sequential files using system flowcharts, hierarchy (structure) charts, flowcharts, pseudocode, print or screen charts
Be familiar with the COBOL reference card
Be familiar with debugging techniques including using the COBOL debugger
Be exposed to testing and data validation techniques
Be exposed to the definition, use and creation of makefiles
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary; columns; margins; basic coding rules; typing in, compiling and running a COBOL program | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Identification and environment division; data names; symbols; data division - file section; working storage | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Picture clauses; value clauses; group items; literals; constants; figurative constants; non-numeric literals | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Procedure division statements w/ file I/O (open, close, read, write); move statement (simple) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Perform statement (simple); putting it together; display; accept omitted; stop run; move statement rules; edited I/O | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Compute and other arithmetic statements; accept time and date; scope terminators | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Control structures; relational operators and relational expressions, sign and class tests; logical operators (AND,OR, NOT); implied conditions; condition names; evaluate statement | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Single control break algorithm; string, unstring; double control break algorithm; debugging techniques; perform statement variations | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Redefines; initialize; 2-dimensional tables; sort logic | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Subprograms; sort/merge files | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Makefiles; testing and data validation techniques; additional sequential processing issues | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Participation | 5% |
| Projects | 30% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm | 25% |
| Final | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COBOL for the 21st Century | Stern, Stern & Ley |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. |
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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