Chabot College
January 1995
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 80
BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN BASIC
Catalog Description:
80 - Basic Computer Programming in BASIC
4 units
Designed to develop proficiency in the introductory programming language BASIC. Development
of skills necessary to write computer programs such as programming logic and business
application program coding. The personal computer (PC), its operating system, and how a
computer performs internal functions. Strongly recommended: Computer Application Systems
50 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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operate an IBM compatible personal computer and perform elementary tasks using DOS
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analyze and develop required programming logic and be able to debug source code;
write programs in BASIC for business applications;
understand the concept of sequential and random data files.
Course Content:
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Standard hardware characteristics, components and features of an IBM compatible PC
The basic internal workings and functioning of a PC system
Elementary DOS commands include: disk copying; file renaming; file deletion; directory
making, changing, and removal; copy files, etc.
Characteristics of DOS and PCs such as file naming conventions; extension names; how
batch files work; the use of diskettes, hard drives, and hardware; examples of generally
available applications software; and booting the system
Learning to develop program logic and debug techniques
Elements of BASIC including the following or equivalencies: Standard programming logic
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT statements; INPUT and LINE INPUT; PRINT and LPRINT
USING (and the format); GOTO, GOSUB, and RETURN; READ; DATA; WHILE, DO
UNTIL, and FOR NEXT loops; OPEN ('I', 'O', '4', 'A'); IF . . . THEN . . . {ELSE}; Sequential
INPUT, PRINT and WRITE; random GET and PUT; DIM (dimensions); menus (LOCATE,
COLOR, and INKEY); and creation of executable modules.
Methods of Presentation:
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Hands on practice using personal computers
Lectures
Assignment
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress::
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Programming assignments using BASIC to demonstrate features found in most
programming languages
Quizzes
Final examination
Textbook(s) Typical):
Quick BASIC 4.5, Fanzone, Hanskins, Dishhane, McGraw Hill, 1991
Special Student Materials:
A minimum of two 5.25” or 3.5” diskettes.
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