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Programming In Basic

This course is an introductory course in programming in BASIC. It covers basic hardware and software concepts, teaching students how to program in BASIC to solve problems. The course introduces fundamental programming concepts, including arithmetic and logical operations, BASIC statements, flowcharting, and decision-making. It also covers loops, arrays, and debugging techniques, enabling students to process information using computers.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
BASIC programmingcomputer hardwaresoftwareflowchartingarrays

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Computer Hardware and Software

2

Arithmetic and Logical Operations

3

Basic Statements in BASIC

4

Flowcharting

5

Decision Making

6

Looping

7

Arrays

8

Debugging

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Programming in BASIC

6h

Unit 1: Computers: Hardware and Software

3 study hours
  • •Read about the five components of a computer system.
  • •Understand the functions of the input unit, memory unit, control unit, arithmetic/logical unit, and output unit.
  • •Define CPU, CRT, program, and data.

Unit 2: Computing: Arithmetic and Logical Operation

3 study hours
  • •Learn the symbols for arithmetic operations in BASIC.
  • •Understand how a computer executes simple instructions like input, conditional branching, calculations, unconditional branching, output, and termination.
  • •Study the sample program to calculate employee pay.
Week
2

Module 1: Programming in BASIC

6h

Unit 3: Basic Statements

3 study hours
  • •Learn BASIC keywords like LET, PRINT, and END.
  • •Understand the character set used to create BASIC instructions.
  • •Define numeric and alphanumeric constants and their usage.

Unit 4: Basic Statements (Continued)

3 study hours
  • •Work with BASIC expressions and understand the order of precedence.
  • •Use BASIC statements: LET, PRINT, STOP, and END correctly.
  • •Practice writing simple BASIC programs.
Week
3

Module 1: Programming in BASIC

4h

Unit 5: Listing and Debugging Programmes

4 study hours
  • •Identify and correct typographical, syntactical, logical, and system-related errors.
  • •Understand number representation in decimal and exponent notation.
  • •Study the income calculation programming example.
Week
4

Module 2: The Decision Statement

4h

Unit 1: Flowcharting and Basic Statements

4 study hours
  • •Use the INPUT statement to get data from the user.
  • •Understand the unconditional transfer statement GO TO.
  • •Draw flowcharts for simple programs.
Week
5

Module 2: The Decision Statement

4h

Unit 2: The Decision Statement

4 study hours
  • •Use the IF/THEN statement to make decisions in BASIC programs.
  • •Understand the relational operators used in IF statements.
  • •Write code to input data and make decisions based on conditions.
Week
6

Module 2: The Decision Statement

4h

Unit 3: The "IF" Statement; the 'REM'

4 study hours
  • •Explore advanced usage of the IF statement.
  • •Use the REM statement to add comments to BASIC programs.
  • •Understand the importance of commenting for program readability.
Week
7

Module 2: The Decision Statement

4h

Unit 4: Logical Expressions and the AND/OR Logical Operators

4 study hours
  • •Use AND/OR logical operators in IF statements.
  • •Understand the ON/GO TO statement for multi-way branching.
  • •Write programs using logical expressions and ON/GO TO statements.
Week
8

Module 2: The Decision Statement

4h

Unit 5: The Counting Process and Basic Statements

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of counting in programming.
  • •Use the READ and DATA statements to input data.
  • •Learn how to use the RESTORE statement.
  • •Practice counting specific items in a dataset.
Week
9

Module 3: Accumulation Process Statements FOR/NEXT

4h

Unit 1: The Accumulation Process and Statement FOR/NEXT

4 study hours
  • •Use FOR/NEXT statements for loop control.
  • •Understand the general form of the FOR and NEXT statements.
  • •Write programs using FOR/NEXT loops for repetitive tasks.
Week
10

Module 3: Accumulation Process Statements FOR/NEXT

4h

Unit 2: The Accumulation Process

4 study hours
  • •Perform an accumulation process using loops.
  • •Understand the difference between counting and accumulating.
  • •Use FOR/NEXT loops for accumulation tasks.
Week
11

Module 3: Accumulation Process Statements FOR/NEXT

8h

Unit 3: Nested Loops

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of nested loops.
  • •Write programs using nested loops for complex tasks.
  • •Analyze the output of programs with nested loops.

Unit 4: Application of Nested Loops in Statistics

4 study hours
  • •Apply nested loops to solve statistical problems.
  • •Write a program to compute the standard deviation of grades.
  • •Understand the formulas used in statistical calculations.
Week
12

Module 3: Accumulation Process Statements FOR/NEXT

6h

Unit 5: Project

6 study hours
  • •Work on assigned programming projects.
  • •Apply your knowledge of BASIC to solve real-world problems.
  • •Write programs to compute areas under curves and sequences of sums.
Week
13

Module 4:

8h

Unit 1: One dimensional Arrays

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of one-dimensional arrays.
  • •Compute the average of grades and the difference between each grade and the average.
  • •Use loops to read and print array elements.

Unit 2: Use of Arrays

4 study hours
  • •Use arrays to store grades and perform calculations.
  • •Understand the definition of an array and how data elements are stored.
  • •Write programs to compute averages and compare grades using arrays.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all BASIC statements and their syntax thoroughly.

2

Practice writing programs for each module to reinforce concepts.

3

Focus on understanding the logic behind control structures like IF/THEN and loops.

4

Create flowcharts for complex problems to visualize the program logic.

5

Review and practice debugging techniques to identify and correct errors.

6

Solve all tutor-marked assignments and understand the solutions.

7

Allocate sufficient time to practice writing programs on a computer.

8

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 hardware/software and BASIC syntax.

9

Practice array manipulation techniques from Units 1-4 weekly.

10

Simulate exam conditions by solving past questions within a time limit.

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