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Structured Programming on the 380-Z.
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Horton, Graeme – Computer Education, 1983
With the production of SBAS, a combination of language and machine allowing for a disciplined and error-free approach to teaching programming is available. Instructional strategies for use with SBAS and basic concepts (decisions, repetitions/iterations, actions/processes) are discussed. Sample flow charts and program listings are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers
A Simple Light Box for the PET Microcomputer.
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Wilson, Ray – Computer Education, 1983
A light box is an apparatus designed to show the logical states of the User Port Pins of a PET microcomputer. Details of this aspect of computer studies are provided to introduce students to the possibilities of microprocessor control. Details of PET User Port interface and sample programs are included. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Electronic Equipment
The Introductory Computer Course in the Accounting Curriculum: Objectives and Performance.
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Steedle, Lamont F.; Sinclair, Kenneth P. – Computer Education, 1984
This study identified computer objectives based on recommendations of the authoritative accounting bodies, determined whether the typical introductory computer course has these same objectives, and examined the influence of the academic department responsible for teaching the course. Relationships between department and course objectives,…
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Course Objectives
Program Testing: Part II.
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Whale, J. F. – Computer Education, 1983
Presents test cases to adequately test the "triangle program" described in part 1 (appearing in volume 42 of this journal). Discusses test case design and design techniques, differentiating between testing (showing that errors present) and debugging (finding where/what errors are and correcting them). Suggests testing be incorporated into…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Microcomputers
An Empirical Derivation of the Run Time of the Bubble Sort Algorithm.
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Gonzales, Michael G. – Computer Education, 1984
Suggests a moving pictorial tool to help teach principles in the bubble sort algorithm. Develops such a tool applied to an unsorted list of numbers and describes a method to derive the run time of the algorithm. The method can be modified to run the times of various other algorithms. (JN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Classification, College Mathematics, Computer Programs
Prolog as a Teaching Tool for Relational Database Interrogation.
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Collier, P. A.; Samson, W. B. – Computer Education, 1982
The use of the Prolog programing language is promoted as the language to use by anyone teaching a course in relational databases. A short introduction to Prolog is followed by a series of examples of queries. Several references are noted for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding. (MP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers
Problem Solving Using the Micro.
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Dougall, Don; And Others – Computer Education, 1983
Describes a preliminary investigation in which students were taught BASIC programing using deliberately bugged programs, with program descriptions and photographs of screen as it should look if programs were running correctly. Includes educational issues involved, constraints of the investigation, sample programs, subjective/statistical analyses,…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries