Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: COSC6205C

Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4401 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

 

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Description

This unit defines the competency required to apply mathematical techniques to IT related applications as prescribed in the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

When you undertake this unit, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use basic mathematical methods and operations in standard computer notation, boolean algebra, number types and number system conversions.

It applies to individuals who are required to use mathematical constructions in their software development and network design.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTPRG417 Apply mathematical techniques for software development

Element:

1. Manipulate algebraic terms, leading to the solution of linear equations

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Position number types on the number line

1.2 Evaluate various numerical expressions involving integers, fractions and indices

1.3 Simplify various algebraic expressions involving integers, fractions and indices

Element:

2. Construct mathematical formulas

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Solve simple equations

2.2 Convert formulas between standard algebraic form and computer form

2.3 Create several formulas in standard algebraic form and in computer form

Element:

3. Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulas

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Simplify and evaluate several Boolean expressions

3.2 Complete truth tables based on simple Boolean expressions and logic

3.3 Simplify and evaluate several formulas

Element:

4. Manipulate number and character representation systems

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Convert numbers between binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems

4.2 Add, subtract and multiply numbers in binary

4.3 Determine binary memory storage of an integer and a character

Learning Outcomes


Activities in this course aim to develop your understanding and mathematical skills and will involve classroom activities such as problem solving, class discussion and assignment work.

By the completion of the following elements within this competency, you will be able to:

  1. Manipulate algebraic terms, leading to the solution of linear equations
  2. Construct mathematical formulae
  3. Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulae
  4. Manipulate number and character representation systems

Also refer to the elements of this course. 


Details of Learning Activities

 Learning activities include:

  • Attending scheduled classes
  • Participating in individual/group class activities
  • Completing problem solving exercises
  • Completing the assessment tasks


Teaching Schedule

 Week No.              Topic                                               

                Assessment task
 Week 1-2 Introduction. Overview of arithmetic operations. Manipulating negative integers  
 Week 3 -4  Fractions, decimals and indices  Quiz 
 Week 5 -6 Introduction to Algebra. Algebraic expressions and equations. Solution of linear equations  
 Week 7-8 Data representation. Decimal and binary number systems. Decimal and binary number conversions. The hexadecimal numbering system   Lab Test 
 Week 9-10 Digital codes (Binary, BCD, Gray code) . Binary arithmetic, negative number representation in binary   
 Week 11-12 Introduction to digital logic, logic gates and truth tables. Simplification of digital logic using Boolean algebra Test 1
 Week 13-14  Converting logic expression to a logic circuit and vice versa  
 Week 15-16  Applications of Boolean algebra in logic circuit minimisation   Test 2
 Week 17  Intro to Python3 for Mathematical operations  
 Week 18 Catch up class/assessments.  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Lecture notes, exercises and additional learning resources are available from the RMIT CANVAS portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessments in this course is competency based.  You must be found competent in all elements to successfully complete the course.

Assessments in this course will involve the following:

Assessment Task 1: Assignment 1
Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2
Assessment Task 3: Assignment 3
Assessment Task 4: Assignment 4

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered  Assessment 1  Assessment 2  Assessment 3 Assessment 4
 1.1  X      
 1.2  X       
 1.3  X       
 2.1    X    
 2.2    X     
 2.3    X     
 3.1        X
 3.2        X 
 3.3        X 
 4.1      X X 
 4.2     X  X 
 4.3     X  X 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Structure:

Assessments for this course include quiz, assignment and test formats. 

 

Quiz - Week 4

Lab Test  - Week 8

Test 1  - Week 12 

Test 2 -  Week 16


Assessment Matrix

Assessments Competency Elements and Performance criteria
 1.1  1.2   1.3   2.1  2.2   2.3   3.1  3.2   3.3   4.1  4.2  4.3
Assessment 1   X  X  X                  
Assessment 2         X  X  X            
Assessment 3                    X  X  X
Assessment 4              X  X  X  X  X  X

 ICAPRG417A 

1. Manipulate algebraic terms, leading to the solution of linear equations

1.1 Position number types on the number line

1.2 Evaluate various numerical expressions involving integers, fractions and indices

1.3 Simplify various algebraic expressions involving integers, fractions and indices

2. Construct mathematical formulas

2.1 Solve simple equations

2.2 Convert formulas between standard algebraic form and computer form

2.3 Create several formulas in standard algebraic form and in computer form

3. Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulas

3.1 Simplify and evaluate several Boolean expressions

3.2 Complete truth tables based on simple Boolean expressions and logic

3.3 Simplify and evaluate several formulas

4. Manipulate number and character representation systems

4.1 Convert numbers between binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems

4.2 Add, subtract and multiply numbers in binary

4.3 Determine binary memory storage of an integer and a character

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

  • assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
  • maths and science developmental support and advice 
  • English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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