Computer Programming

TEKS

(COMPPROG.1) demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, maintenance of employability, and successful completion of course outcomes.
(COMPPROG.1.A) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;
(COMPPROG.1.B) identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;
(COMPPROG.1.C) employ effective reading and writing skills;
(COMPPROG.1.D) employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;
(COMPPROG.1.E) solve problems and think critically;
(COMPPROG.1.F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;
(COMPPROG.1.G) demonstrate and implement proper safety procedures in handling and disposing of equipment and materials;
(COMPPROG.1.H) demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology;
(COMPPROG.1.I) demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.
(COMPPROG.2) The student identifies various employment opportunities in the information technology field.
(COMPPROG.2.A) identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;
(COMPPROG.2.B) research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and experience required to achieve personal career goals;
(COMPPROG.2.C) examine the role of certifications, resumés, and portfolios in the information technology profession.
(COMPPROG.3) The student differentiates the concepts of integrity and confidentiality as related to technology in the business environment.
(COMPPROG.3.A) define business ethics;
(COMPPROG.3.B) distinguish between honest and dishonest business practices;
(COMPPROG.3.C) examine copyright and licensing issues in the software industry;
(COMPPROG.3.D) analyze the effects of unethical practices on a business.
(COMPPROG.4) The student identifies and analyzes the client project software needs and requirements.
(COMPPROG.4.A) gather data to identify client and project requirements;
(COMPPROG.4.B) identify input and output requirements;
(COMPPROG.4.C) identify system processing requirements;
(COMPPROG.4.D) develop software requirements and specifications.
(COMPPROG.5) The student develops an information technology-based project plan to solve a specific problem.
(COMPPROG.5.A) define scope of work to meet client-based project needs;
(COMPPROG.5.B) identify software development processes and issues;
(COMPPROG.5.C) explain the software system life cycle approach.
(COMPPROG.6) The student designs a software application plan.
(COMPPROG.6.A) articulate the principles of system design such as procedural, object-oriented, and event-driven processes;
(COMPPROG.6.B) perform a logical design using appropriate software tools;
(COMPPROG.6.C) use algorithmic and data structure concepts;
(COMPPROG.6.D) identify constraints;
(COMPPROG.6.E) identify modular design concepts;
(COMPPROG.6.F) document the design specification using a defined procedure.
(COMPPROG.7) The student solves problems using different types and levels of programming languages.
(COMPPROG.7.A) differentiate among the concepts of data, procedural, object-oriented, and event-driven representation;
(COMPPROG.7.B) identify current programming languages and the environment in which each is used;
(COMPPROG.7.C) produce procedural and object-oriented programs using structured coding with appropriate style and clarity of expression;
(COMPPROG.7.D) demonstrate skill in program testing;
(COMPPROG.7.E) compare computed results with anticipated results to determine the reasonableness of the solutions;
(COMPPROG.7.F) troubleshoot technological problems.
(COMPPROG.8) The student performs quality assurance tasks.
(COMPPROG.8.A) explain the software quality assurance process;
(COMPPROG.8.B) follow established quality assurance procedures for testing, identifying problems, and tracking resolutions.
(COMPPROG.9) The student recognizes issues and complies with procedures for maintaining the security of computerized information.
(COMPPROG.9.A) identify risks to information systems facilities, data communications systems, and applications;
(COMPPROG.9.B) comply with federal and state legislation pertaining to computer crime, fraud, and abuse;
(COMPPROG.9.C) identify and select controls for information systems facilities, data communications, and applications appropriate to specific risks;
(COMPPROG.9.D) apply procedures used to recover from situations such as system failure and computer virus.