Assignment Brief
BTEC Level 4-5 HNC/HND Diploma (QCF)
To be filled by the Learner Name of the Learner :
Edexcel No : Centre No : Batch:
Date of Submission :
Assessor : Internal Examiner (IE) :
Date Reviewed : Date of IE :
Date Issued : Date Due :
Unit Assessment Information
Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development
Unit Code & Title : F/601/1528– Unit 41 - Programming in Java (No 41) Assessment Title & No’s : “Royal ICT Hub” – Class Scheduling System
Learning outcomes and grading opportunities:
LO 01:Understand the principles of programming in Java Learning
Outcomes
LO1.1 LO1.2
LO 02: Be able to design Java solutions Learning
Outcomes
LO2.1 LO2.2
LO 03: Be able to implement Java solutions Learning
Outcomes
LO3.1 LO3.2 LO3.3 LO3.4 LO3.5 LO 04: Be able to test and document Java solutions Learning
Outcomes
LO4.1 LO4.2 LO4.3 LO4.4 LO4.5
Statement of Originality and Student Declaration
I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct way. I further understand what it means to copy another’s work.
1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.
2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK. 3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiaries or copy
another’s work in any of the assignments for this program.
4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspects of my program, will be my own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in the correct way.
5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding agreement between myself and Edexcel UK. 6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as
submitted if this document is not attached to the attached.
Student’s Signature: ……… Date:.………
Assignment Brief
“Royal ICT Hub” is an IT institute, which provides world recognized IT Programs in Sri Lanka. Currently they are working with Linux based environment. You have been hired as a professional Object Oriented Programming developer to design and implement an automated Student Registration System (SRS).
When a student first enrolls at the university, the student uses the SRS to specify a major and a degree. During the registration period preceding each semester, the student is able to view the schedule of classes online, and choose whichever classes he or she wishes to attend, indicating the preferred section (day of week and time of day) if the class is offered by more than one professor. The SRS will verify whether the student has satisfied the prerequisites for each requested course by referring to the student’s online transcript of courses completed and grades received. Assuming that the prerequisites for the requested course are satisfied, there is room available in each of the class, the student is enrolled in the class. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the class if it is no longer desired. Students may drop a class up to the end of the first week of the semester in which the class is being taught. At the end of the semester grades are posted, possible grades are variations on A, B, C, D (i.e. A, A+, A-), and an F. If a student achieves pass mark of a course then this course is updated in his transcript.
The high-level requirements of the system are:
1. Enrol in university. 2. Register for a course. 3. Drop a course.
4. Determine a student’s course load (All the student enrolled courses).
6. Request a transcript for a given student.
7. Maintain course information: course id, course description, course instructor.
8. Post final semester grades for a given course.
Some of the higher level requirements mentioned in the above list are decomposed below.
‘Enrol in university’ should be decomposed into:
I. Set student name
II. Set student registration number. III. Declare degree.
IV. Declare major.
‘Register for a course’ should be decomposed into:
I. Verify that a student has met the prerequisites. II. Check availability of a seat in the course.
‘Post final semester grades for a given course’ should be
decomposed into:
I. Update student transcript with grade if student passed. II. Remove course from student course load.
‘Drop a course’ should be decomposed into:
I. Check if a week into the semester has yet to pass.
II. If yes, then remove the course from student course load. III. Otherwise do not remove course.
It is up to you to decompose the rest of the requirements in the above list. Anything is acceptable as long as it is reasonable and well documented.
Assignment Tasks
LO1. Understand the principles of programming in Java
1. Explain principals, characteristics and features relating to the Java
programming.(LO 1.1)
2. Critically evaluate JVM Environment and it’s Environmental flexibility in
building platform independent Java Programs (LO 1.2)
LO2. Be able to design Java solutions
3. Design the given scenario using
a) Use case Diagram(LO2.1) b) Class Diagram(LO2.1) c) Sequence Diagram(LO2.1) d) Activity Diagram (LO2.1) e) ER Diagram (LO2.2)
f) data flow diagram (LO2.2)
4. Write a short description in plain English for each class in class diagram
and each use case in use case diagram. (LO2.2)
LO3. Be able to implement Java solutions
5. Implement an Object Oriented solution for the given scenario using
Netbeans IDE.(M1)
a) Java Solution must be based on the prepared design given in task 03.(LO3.1)
b) Define relationships between objects to implement design requirements. You must provide the possible evidences for polymorphism, inheritance, encapsulation, aggregation in your implementation(LO3.2)
c) Explain control structures used in the solution with examples.
(LO3.3)
d) Identify and implement opportunities for error handling and reporting.(LO3.4)
e) Provide the list of examples how you experienced user-friendliness of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) (LO3.5)
LO4. Be able to test and document Java solutions
6. Create user documentation for the developed java program solution.
(LO4.4)
7. Create a technical document to provide good understanding of the
program and its functions.( LO 4.5)
8. Provide suitable test cases and a test plan to test the system. (LO 4.1)(LO 4.2)
9. Explain the security features you have included to the solution
Hint: - provide the future security recommendations.
10. Get independent feedback about your system from various users and make valid recommendations based on the feedback to improve your system. (LO 4.3)
Practical Observation Sheet
Module: Programming in Java
Unit No: 41
Student Name: _________________________________
Activit y No Activity Learnin g Outco me (LO) Achiev ed1 Provide evidence of coding, and explain a piece of coding to the audience.
LO 3.1
2 Run the program LO 4.1
3 Test the program with data LO 4.1 LO 4.2 4 Provide valid example where you have
been applied OOP concepts ( Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Inheritance)
M2
5 Modify the program according to the assessor’s requirement
D1 6 Prove the use of Error Controlling
Mechanism in the solution and Error reporting structure
LO 3.4
Assessor Name : Comments:
Date :
Signature :
Outcomes/Criteria for PASS
Possib le Evide nce Pag e Feedback
LO1Understand the principles of programming in Java
1.1Discuss the principles,
characteristics and features of programming in Java
Task 1
1.2Critically evaluate the environmental flexibility of programming in Java
Task 2
LO2 Be able to design Java solutions
2.1 Design a Java programming
solution to a given problem. Task 3 2.2 Explain the components and data
and file structures required to implement a given design
Task 3 Task 4
LO3 Be able to implement Java solutions
3.1 Implement a Java programming
solution based on a prepared design Task 5a 3.2 Define relationships between
objects to implement design requirements
Task 5b 3.3 Implement object behaviors using control structures to meet the design algorithms
Task 5c 3.4 Identify and implement
opportunities for error handling and reporting
Task 5d 3.5 Make effective use of an
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) including code and screen templates
Task 5e
LO4 Be able to test and document Java solutions.
4.1Critically review and test a Java
programming solution Task 8
4.2 Analyze actual test results against expected results to identify
discrepancies
Task 8
4.3 Evaluate independent feedback on a developed Java program solution and make recommendations for improvements
Task 10
4.4 Create user documentation for the
developed Java program solution Task 6 4.5 Create technical documentation
for the support and maintenance of a Java program solution.
Task 7
Grade Descriptor for MERIT Possible
Evidence Feedback
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions M1.3 An effective approach to study and research has been applied
Task 5
M2 Select / design
appropriate methods / techniques
M2.1 Relevant theories and techniques have been applied
UML Diagraming notations M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings M3.3 A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used Documentation should be well structured adhering to the formatting guidelines with non-overlapping facts.
Data provided are accurate, reliable and consistent Acceptable count of References
Grade Descriptor for
DISTINCTION Possible Evidence Feedback
1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions D1.4 Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success Applying Harvard Referencing for the references Critical Reflection section
2. Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities
D2.3 Activities have been managed
Gantt chart must be provided at the appendix section and submit the work on time.
3. Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking
D3.4 Problems have been solved. Creative Interfaces
Creative Onscreen help
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Future Improvements & Assessor Comment:
Assessor: Signature: Date: ____/____/______
Internal Verifier’s Comments:
Internal Verifier: Signature: Date: