Assessment ET154 Computer Programming J Fiore
Student Learning Outcomes (from Course Outline)
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of programming a digital computer using a
high level language.
2. The student will demonstrate problem analysis and solution techniques using the computer
as a tool. These techniques will be applied and expanded upon in subsequent courses in the
EET curriculum.
3. The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of how to use a modern IDE (integrated
development environment).
4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of schematic capture.
5. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of computer circuit
simulation.
6. Through the laboratory, the student will demonstrate practical insight and knowledge of
computer systems.
Measurement:
For item 1, the student’s grades on in-class tests and/or the final exam will be used with
regards to programming problems. Problems will be taken from representative areas
addressed in the course outline. A passing grade will be considered minimum acceptable
performance.
For items 2, 3 and 6, the student will be given at least one programming assignment in the
laboratory that will involve a programming problem related to the field of
electricity/electronics (item 2). The student is expected to code a solution to the problem in a
high level language. As part of the coding and testing process, the student must make use of
the language IDE: Python IDLE (item 3). The student must test and run the program, save the
source code, and print the results; submitting source code and problem output for grading
(item 6).
Grade of A: Program meets or exceeds the assignment particulars. Proper coding techniques
are obvious along with internal documentation. The results are neat and professional in
appearance.
Grade of B: Program exhibits high functionality although there may be some minor output
errors under specific conditions. Presentation, coding technique and documentation may
suffer small aberrations from the ideal.
Grade of C: Program generally produces proper output although some of the more difficult or
involved areas may not be correct. Coding style and documentation are average and could
stand some sharpening.
