Chabot College
Fall 2002
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Science 44A
Perl Programming I
Catalog Description:
Computer Science 44A - Perl Programming I
2 units
Introduction to the Perl programming language - data types, operators, variables, lists, arrays,
hashes, control structures, regular expressions, files and data, pipes, references, subroutines,
running and debugging Perl. Introduction to using Perl with the World Wide Web. Prerequisite:
Computer Science 14 and Computer Science 41 (both completed with a grade of C or higher).
Strongly recommended: Computer Science 42 and Computer Science 91 or Computer Applications
Systems 91 or Electronics and Computer Technology 91 (all may be taken concurrently). 1.5 hours
lecture, 1.5 hours lab.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 26.25, laboratory 26.25]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1. follow the procedures used in the appropriate college computer laboratory to sign in and out,
and to write, edit, compile, run and debug programs;
2. demonstrate an elementary understanding of modern computational systems and their use;
3. demonstrate an elementary understanding of what steps are involved in program
development;
4. use simple C++ data types in programs and understand how they are represented in the
machine;
5. form C++ expressions using selected operators, and understand the rules of precedence
used in their evaluation;
6. use the structured programming constructs: sequence, selection and iteration;
7. perform elementary interactive input and output operations;
8. code void and value-returning functions with value and reference parameters and use them in
a program;
9. define and use the structured C++ data types: array, string, struct in applications drawn from
mathematics, the sciences, and other areas;
10. use text files to record and retrieve information in elementary applications;
11. produce well-documented, user-friendly programs of short to medium length.
12. display a basic knowledge of UNIX operating system capabilities, history, evolution and
identify major variants;
13. differentiate capabilities of a multi-user operating system, UNIX, from those of a single user
system such as Windows 95/98/NT;
14. identify the components of a UNIX system: file system, utilities, shell (command interpreter),
kernel;
15. use UNIX commands to log on and off a UNIX system and change passwords;
16. use UNIX commands to manage files and directories;
17. identify various UNIX shells, identify the login shell and recognize shell variables;
18. redirect input and output, pipe commands, and run commands in the background;
19. use (in a basic way) tools such as grep, find, cut, paste, join, sort;
20. send, read, and manage electronic mail;
21. use the vi and/or emacs editors;
22. edit, compile and run a simple C program under UNIX;
23. identify, locate, and use UNIX-based Internet resources.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Science 44A
Perl Programming I
Fall Semester 2002
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Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the control structures of Perl;
2. use scalar and array variables, operators, lists, hashes, regular expressions, files and data,
pipes, references, and subroutines;
3. run and debug a Perl program in the Unix or Linux and Windows environments.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Origin and uses of Perl, how to obtain Perl
a.
On UNIX or Linux systems
b.
On Windows systems
c.
Where to obtain Perl versions
Basic Perl programming
a.
Commands, statements and blocks
b.
Variables and literals
c.
Input and Output
d.
Operators and functions
e.
Character strings and text manipulation
f.
Numeric functions
g.
Arrays and lists: construction and manipulation
h.
Decision making and looping control structures
i.
Executing Perl in the Unix/Linux environment
j.
Executing Perl in the Windows environment
k.
Basic debugging techniques
Perl File Types
a.
Filenames, text files and directories
b.
Opening and closing files
c.
Reading and writing data to/from files
d.
Piping data to Perl programs
e.
Binary files
Using Perl on the Web (optional, as time permits)
a.
Setting up a simple, variable HTML web page from within Perl
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
Lecture, discussion and classroom demonstrations
Student use of the computer laboratory
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
Small Perl programs to illustrate points from lecture/reading
b.
In-lab exercises
2.
Methods of Evaluation Student Progress
a.
Exams which may include quizzes, midterms and a required final examination
b.
Design and writing of various and multiple assigned programs and other
assignments that utilize all topics included in the course of study.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Science 44A
Perl Programming I
Fall Semester 2002
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Beginning Perl, Cozens, Wrox Publishers, 2000
Special Student Materials:
Computer lab fee
Diskettes
Optional zip disk
*Or equivalent
Revised: Mehl 10-14-01
CS 44A Outline Fall 2002
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