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HUMBER SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE
ACADEMIC YEAR FALL '02 TO SUMMER '03
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CPAN
320 |
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| COURSE NAME |
COBOL |
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| CREDITS |
4 |
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| PRE-REQUISITES |
CPAN 120 Fundamentals of Programming
& Design Using Java |
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| TEXT REQUIRED |
(A)Structured Cobol Programming |
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9th Edition, Stern and Stern |
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John Wiley |
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(B)Getting Started With Micro Focus Net
Express |
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3.0 University Edition, R. Reed Doke |
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John Wiley |
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| ISBN |
Bundle Texts (A) &(B) and Micro Focus
Cobol 0-4713-6994-2 |
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| SOFTWARE |
Micro Focus Net Express 3.0 University Edition |
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A 3270 Terminal Emulator Program |
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| ORIGINATED BY: |
Rick Faseruk |
DATE: May
2001 |
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| REVISED BY: |
Rick Faseruk |
DATE: May 2002 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COBOL is an extension of the Fundamentals of Programming
& Design Using Java course in which students were introduced to Java and
structured programming techniques. In this course, each student will acquire
an understanding of the most commonly used instructions in COBOL and will use
them in the coding of structured COBOL programs. The format of a COBOL program,
editing symbols, arithmetic statements, if statements, loops, control breaks,
one-dimension tables, multi-dimension tables, serial and binary searches and
VSAM files will be discussed. Micro Focus COBOL will be used in the coding of
the majority of the assignments; however, in order to give each student exposure
to a different operating platform. at least one of the assignments will be completed
on the mainframe.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the successful
student will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of common business
programming applications. |
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Demonstrate the ability to think critically
and logically. |
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Demonstrate competency in the application of
top-down structured techniques when designing programs |
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Write structured programs using top-down techniques
to solve programming problems. |
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Demonstrate the ability to code programs in
COBOL using different methods of data organization. |
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Apply appropriate debugging strategies to produce
working programs. |
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Demonstrate the skills necessary to design,
code, test, debug and document a computer program. |
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Interpret a broad range of technical instructions
(e.g. program specifications). |
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Apply the fundamentals of mathematics (addition,
subtraction, division, multiplication, integers, signed integers, averages,
fractions and percentages) to the solution of problems. |
GENERIC SKILLS
The following generic skills will be acquired and/or
enhanced:
COMMUNICATION
INTERPERSONAL
CURRICULUM DETAIL:
| 1. |
Introduction
- Discuss course rules and the grade calculation
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The Micro Focus Net Express 3.0 Compiler
- Describe how the Editor, Checker and Animator are utilitzed
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(B) Ch 3 & 4 |
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Format of a COBOL Program
- Describe the structure of a COBOL program…divisions,
sections, paragraphs,sentences and statements.
- Describe the general rules that apply to every COBOL
program
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(A) Ch 1
(A) Ch 2
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Identification Division
- Code the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION of a COBOL program
- Describe the PROGRAM-ID paragraph.
- Describe the AUTHOR paragraph.
- Describe the REMARKS paragraph.
- Describe other optional paragraphs.
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(A) Ch 3 |
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Environment Division
- Code the ENVIRONMENT DIVISION of a COBOL program.
- Describe the SELECT clause, the ASSIGN TO clause and
the ORGANIZATION IS clause.
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(A) Ch 3 |
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Data Division
- Explain the differences between reserved words, variables
and literals
- Describe level numbers
- Define/declare fields
- Utilize PIC clauses and picture symbols when defining
fields.
- Describe the use of condition-names.
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(A) Ch 3 |
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Procedure Division
- Explain the concepts of structured programming
- Describe the PERFORM statement
- Describe the PERFORM UNTIL statement
- Describe the STOP RUN statement.
- Describe the OPEN and CLOSE statements
- Describe the READ and WRITE statements
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(A )Ch 4 |
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Moving Data
- Describe the MOVE statement.
- Describe editing symbols.
- Demonstrate how to use the MOVE statement to edit output
data.
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(A) Ch 6 |
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Arithmetic Statements
- Describe and use various arithmetic statements
- Demonstrate how to round results.
- Utilize the ON SIZE ERROR option for calculations.
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(A) Ch 7 |
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Decision-Making Statements
- Utilize the IF and IF..ELSE statements.
- Utilize the EVALUATE statement.
- Utilize a nested IF statementv
- Describe and utilize AND, OR, and NOT operators
- Describe the use of brackets in multiple conditions.
- Demonstrate the use of condition-names.
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(A) Ch 8 |
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Control Breaks
- Define and utilize control breaks in a COBOL program.
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(A) Ch10 |
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Data Validation
- Define and utilize various
methods of data validation to verify/validate input data.
- Utilize the INSPECT statement for replacement of characters
in a field.
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(A) Ch11 |
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One-Diminsion Tables
- Define and utilize a single dimension table.
- Differentiate between input-loaded and hard/source-coded
tablesvv
- Utilize subscripts to access data in a table.
- Utilize PERFORM VARYING for manipulating data in tables.v
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(A) Ch 12 |
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Multi-Dimension Tables
- Define an input-loaded multi-dimensional
table
- Load and print an input-loaded multi-dimensional table.
- Define a hard/source coded multi-dimensional table.
- Print a hard/source coded multi-dimensional table.
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(A) Ch 12 |
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Tables with Indexes
- Define an index
- Use the SET statement
- Perform a serial search or binary search using the
SEARCH statement
- Perform a binary search using the SEARCH statement
- Apply SEARCH statements to multi-dimensional tables
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(A) Ch 12 |
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ntroduction to the Enterprise Server
(mainframe)
- Use Xedit to create/edit source code files
- Compile and produce/print output
- Explain the use of symbolic/logical filenames
- Use 3270 terminal emulator software
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Data Formats
- Apply the USAGE IS clause
- Differentiate between data stored in text, binary and
packed formats
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(A) Ch 7 |
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VSAM Files and a VSAM File Update
- VSAM Files and a VSAM File Update Create a VSAM file
- Apply logic to update a VSAM file randomly
- Produce a control/error report during a random update
- Produce a sequential listing of the contents of a VSAM
file.
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(A) Ch 15 |
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
The Marking distribution is as follows:
| MIDTERM |
30%
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| FINAL |
40%
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| ASSIGNMENTS |
30%
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| TOTAL |
100%
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Please note: The Distance Learning version of this course
(if available) may have a different grading scheme than the classroom version.
Check the information page of the Distance Learning version for details. Students
must pass the proctored final exam for any other test and lab assignments to
count towards their final mark.
COURSE MATERIALS REQUIRED (only put this header in if there
are course materials otherwise omit)
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
(PLA) College PLA requirements must be followed. PLA consists
of an oral qualifying interview and, if successful, a challenge exam. Depending
on the level of success on the challenge exam, a case study may be assigned.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable
of the Humber College Academic Regulations and the School of Information Technology
Academic Standards and Regulations. Copies of the standards are available in
the School of Information Technology main office H221. It is the student's responsibility
to retain course outlines for possible future use in support of applications
for transfer credit to other educational institutions. **A charge of $5.00 per
course outline may apply for additional copies.**
DISCLAIMER
Every effort will be made by the instructor of the course to
cover all the material listed. However, in the event of special circumstances
(i.e. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, technology problems
or changes, etc) the order, content and/or evaluation may be changed with prior
notification to students and approval from the Dean/Associate Dean
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