Visual Programming And Applications
- Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 196 pages
- 18 units
This course introduces Visual Programming & Applications, focusing on web page design using HTML and Java. It covers the basics of HTML, including creating lists, forms, tables, and frames. Students will learn about Java, including variables, operators, and control flow statements. The course aims to equip students with the skills to design interactive web pages and understand the principles of visual programming.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CIT467, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CIT467 · UNIT 1- VISUAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE?
The presentation schedule included in this course guide provides you with important dates for completion of each tutor marked assignment. You should therefore endeavor to meet the deadlines.
What you should be able to do
- Define visual programming languages and their applications
- Design web pages using HTML
- Apply Java programming concepts
- Understand object-oriented programming principles
- Create interactive web elements
- Utilize various HTML tags for formatting and linking
What it prepares you for
- Web Developer
- Software Developer
- UI/UX Designer
- Java Developer
- Front-End Developer
- Web Development
- Software Engineering
- E-commerce
- Interactive Media
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Course Introduction
Unit 3: Examples of Visual Programming Languages
Understanding the different classifications requires grasping abstract concepts and historical context.
- Module 4: Java Programming Language
Unit 3: Variables and Operators in Java
Requires understanding operator precedence and bitwise operations which are crucial for efficient coding.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Course Introduction
Unit 1: Visual Programming Language · 3 hours
Read the introduction to Visual Programming Languages (VPL).. Define VPL in your own words.. List examples of VPLs..
- Week 2Module 1: Course Introduction
Unit 2: Theory of Visual Programming Languages · 3 hours
Study the theory behind VPLs.. Describe formal specifications of VPLs.. Compare picture-processing and graph grammars..
- Week 3Module 1: Course Introduction
Unit 3: Examples of Visual Programming Languages · 3 hours
Explore examples of VPLs such as ARK, VIPR, and Cube.. Compare and contrast different VPLs.. Discuss the benefits of each VPL..
- Week 4Module 2: Website Design
Unit 1: Understanding the WWW · 3 hours
Understand the basics of the World Wide Web.. Explain how URLs work.. Learn how to use a web browser and hypertext links..
- Week 5Module 2: Website Design
Unit 2: HTML and the Web · 3 hours
Define HTML and its role in web design.. Describe the history of HTML.. Explain how HTML works with the web..
- Week 6Module 2: Website Design
Unit 3: Getting Started with HTML · 3 hours
Learn how to get started with HTML.. Describe how to open a Notepad.. Explain how to use markup tags.. Write a simple HTML document..
- Week 7Module 2: Website Design
Unit 4: Understanding the Basics of HTML · 3 hours
Understand the basics of HTML.. Learn how to use the head and body sections.. Create headlines and paragraphs.. Use special characters..
- Week 8Module 3: Physical Markup Tags, Hypertext Links, Creating Lists in HTML
Unit 1: Formatting Text · 3 hours
Learn how to format text using physical tags.. Format characters with logical markup tags.. Format paragraphs and use text breaks..
- Week 9Module 3: Physical Markup Tags, Hypertext Links, Creating Lists in HTML
Unit 2: Using Hypertext Links · 3 hours
Create hyperlinks.. Use the ID attribute.. Use relative path names..
- Week 10Module 3: Physical Markup Tags, Hypertext Links, Creating Lists in HTML
Unit 3: Creating Lists In Html · 3 hours
Create unordered lists.. Create ordered lists.. Create definition lists.. Create lists within lists..
- Week 11Module 4: Java Programming Language
Unit 1: Object Programming Languages · 3 hours
Understand the evolution of object-oriented programming.. Define object-oriented programming.. Enumerate the features of object-oriented programming..
- Week 12Module 4: Java Programming Language
Unit 2: What is Java? · 3 hours
Define Java and its uses.. Describe the history of Java.. Learn the basics of Java and development tools..
- Week 13Module 4: Java Programming Language
Unit 3: Variables and Operators in Java · 3 hours
Learn about variables and operators in Java.. Understand variable types and naming conventions.. Use different types of operators..
Preparing for the exam
- Create HTML projects from scratch, focusing on applying different tags and attributes.
- Practice writing Java programs using variables, operators, and control flow statements.
- Review the history and theory of visual programming languages.
- Focus on understanding the differences between physical and logical markup tags.
- Practice creating different types of lists in HTML.
- Study object-oriented programming concepts and their implementation in Java.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CIT467 about?
This course introduces Visual Programming & Applications, focusing on web page design using HTML and Java. It covers the basics of HTML, including creating lists, forms, tables, and frames. Students will learn about Java, including variables, operators, and control flow statements. The course aims to equip students with the skills to design interactive web pages and understand the principles of visual programming.
How many units does CIT467 have?
CIT467, Visual Programming And Applications, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 196 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CIT467?
CIT467 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Sciences.
Is CIT467 hard?
CIT467 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CIT467 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is CIT467 assessed?
CIT467 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CIT467?
Web Developer, Software Developer, UI/UX Designer, Java Developer and Front End Developer.