CIS-160: COBOL Programming

This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Technology - DNU
Department
Computer Information Systems
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Computer Information Systems
Course Number
160
Course Title
COBOL Programming
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIS-125
Catalog Course Description

An intermediate-level course covering the design, coding, testing, and debugging of new and existing programs in COBOL. Emphasizes software maintenance.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Overview of COBOL
  2. Pseudocode
  3. Program Maintenance
  4. Records and Files
  5. COBOL Program Structure
  6. Identification, Environment, Data, and Procedure Division
  7. Conditional Processing
  8. MOVE - Picture clauses and output formatting
  9. Arithmetic
  10. Branching
  11. Tables and Table Processing
  12. Indexed and Relative Files
  13. Object Oriented COBOL
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe COBOL and explain its place in today's environment.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental organization of a COBOL program.
  3. Apply problem solving and debugging skills to a COBOL program.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic logic constructs used in program development.
  5. Perform record processing and file operations.
  6. Perform program maintenance.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement may include (but is not limited to) exams, quizzes, homework, and laboratory assignments.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Summer 2023
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date