Course title : career entry course for software developers legacy system/cobol qualification level : nc IV nominal duration : 280 Hours course description
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COURSE TITLE : CAREER ENTRY COURSE FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS - LEGACY SYSTEM/COBOL QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC IV NOMINAL DURATION : 280 Hours COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in designing a program logic, applying program development approach, applying mainframe online systems programming language skills and applying database2 (db2) application programming. COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to: Explain the systems development process and basics of logic formulation. Apply the concepts of COBOL programming in a batch environment and be able to test the code Apply the concepts of Mainframe Online Systems and be able to code and test programs using command level CICS/COBOL2 Apply DB2 Application Programming ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Must be a college graduate Must pass IQ test and Programmers aptitude test, or Must pass the hiring company’s panel interview COURSE STRUCTURE: Module 1 - Developing and Maintaining Program Applications in Mainframe System and Database Management System Explain the systems development process and basics of logic formulation. Apply the concepts of COBOL programming in a batch environment and be able to test the code Apply the concepts of Mainframe Online Systems and be able to code and test programs using command level CICS/COBOL2 Apply DB2 Application Programming COURSE DELIVERY: Methodology: Lecture and discussion Guided Lab exercises Machine problems Resources: The trainees must be provided with the following: EQUIPMENT & NETWORK 1 computer per student 1 computer for the instructor computers networked and connected to a server Internet access for each student SOFTWARE Version control software on the server In each student’s computer: COBOL, DB2 (or SQL) software / compilers and linkers MATERIALS AND TOOLS Student Manual Command References LCD projector in the classroom Whiteboard 3. Qualification of Instructor: College graduate At least 1 year working or teaching experience in Legacy Mainframe application development using COBOL Should pass PSIA teacher evaluation MODULE OF INSTRUCTION LO1 - Explain the systems development process and basics of logic formulation ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Different SDLCs with the steps within each identified correctly CONTENT
Systems Development Life Cycle Logic Formulation CONDITIONS: The trainees must be provided with the following:
1 computer per student 1 computer for the instructor computers networked and connected to a server Internet access for each student SOFTWARE Version control software on the server In each student’s computer: COBOL, DB2 (or SQL) software / compilers and linkers MATERIALS AND TOOLS Student Manual Command References LCD projector in the classroom Whiteboard METHODOLOGY: Lecture and discussion Guided Lab exercises Machine problems ASSESSMENT METHOD: Graded Recitation Quizzes Theoretical exams Graded lab exercises LO2 – Apply the concepts of COBOL programming in a batch environment and be able to test the code ASSESSMENT CRITERIA A running stand-alone COBOL application written for a batch environment that conforms to proper design and best practices, supported by automated unit tests CONTENT
Mainframe Batch Systems Part 1 Introduction to COBOL Program Structure - Definition of Divisions Character Strings - Characters and Words (Reserved and User-defined) Columnar/Areas and Data Reference
Statement Categories Basic COBOL Syntax Reading the Syntax Diagrams OPEN Statement MOVE INITIALIZE READ DISPLAY
PERFORM GO TO
CLOSE EXIT and STOP RUN ARITHMETIC Statements Conditions in COBOL Simple Conditions - Class, Condition-Name, Relation, etc. Complex Conditions Evaluation Rules
IF Statement EVALUATE Statement Scope Terminators Part 2 Introduction to IBM MVS. Basic JCL statements Basic Testing techniques Part 3 Source Program Formats Identification Division Environment Division Data Division FD Clauses Data Description Entry Item Clauses - BLANK WHEN 0, REDEFINES, PICTURE, VALUE, etc. Condition Names Editing using the Picture Clause INITIALIZE Statement ACCEPT Statement WRITE Statement
Transaction Validation Processing Sequential Master File Maintenance Part 5 Table Handling Defining Tables and OCCURS Clause Perform Varying Transferring Control to a Subprogram CALL Statement and CALL Options Entry Statement Exit Program and GOBACK Statements
Linkage Section String and Unstring Statements INSPECT COPY Statement Part 6 - VSAM Accessing VSAM Indexed Files in Cobol Organization and Access Modes Reading, Creating, Updating, Deleting CONDITIONS: The trainees must be provided with the following: EQUIPMENT & NETWORK 1 computer per student 1 computer for the instructor computers networked and connected to a server Internet access for each student SOFTWARE Version control software on the server In each student’s computer: COBOL, DB2 (or SQL) software / compilers and linkers MATERIALS AND TOOLS Student Manual Command References LCD projector in the classroom Whiteboard METHODOLOGY: Lecture and discussion Guided Lab exercises Machine problems ASSESSMENT METHOD: Graded Recitation Quizzes Theoretical exams Graded lab exercises LO3 – Apply the concepts of mainframe online systems and be able to code and test programs using command level CICS/COBOL2 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Command language interface rules and best practices are observed Command formats and argument conventions are used The appropriate language, translator are used Basic programming constructs are used Modular programming approach is used Ability to create program routines using command level CICS/COBOL2 is demonstrated. Program routines are reviewed and corrected using debugging tools provided by the system or the organization A debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors is used Guidelines for developing maintainable code and program routines adhering to a set standard is followed Internal documentation standards and tools are followed and used Simple tests are developed and conducted to confirm the coding process meets design specification The tests performed are documented Corrections are made to the code and the documentation as needed CONTENT
Batch vs. on-line Real-time, think-time, transactions Pseudo-conversational CICS components, functions and features, definitions, tables Command Language Interface Program characteristics Interface with CICS, EXEC CICS command format and argument conventions Translator Execute interface block Program Structure Language considerations and restrictions Linkage section usage Exception ProcessingHandle condition and Ignore condition Resp and Nohandle, EIBRESP Program Control Modular structure using XCTL, LINK, CALL and RETURN Pseudo-conversational tasks using transid and commarea Terminal Control SEND and RECEIVE Attention identifiers DFHAID and HANDLE AID Basic Mapping Overview of BMS facilities Map creation (mapset definition macro, map definition macro, field definition macro) Attribute modification Cursor positioning Mapping commands (SEND, RECEIVE) File Control Random processing commands (read, update, delete, add) Browsing commands (start browse, read next, read previous, end or reset browse) CONDITIONS: The trainees must be provided with the following:
1 computer per student 1 computer for the instructor computers networked and connected to a server Internet access for each student SOFTWARE Version control software on the server In each student’s computer: COBOL, DB2 (or SQL) software / compilers and linkers MATERIALS AND TOOLS Student Manual Command References LCD projector in the classroom Whiteboard METHODOLOGY: Lecture and discussion Guided Lab exercises Machine problems ASSESSMENT METHOD: Graded Recitation Quizzes Theoretical exams Graded lab exercises LO4 - Applying DB2 Application Programming ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Command language interface rules and best practices are observed Command formats and argument conventions are used The appropriate language, translator are used Basic programming constructs are used Modular programming approach is used Ability to create program routines using command level SQL is demonstrated. Simple tests are developed and conducted to confirm the coding process meets design specification The tests performed are documented Corrections are made to the code and the documentation as needed Program routines is reviewed and corrected using debugging tools provided by the system or the organization A debugger to trace code execution and examine variable contents to detect and correct errors is used CONTENT DB2 Concepts and Facilities DB2 Terms and Concepts RDBMS Fundamentals Data Types Indexes Keys Constraints - referential and integrity Normalization DB2 Architecture Overview Mainframe Express DB2 Facilities XDB Server Declaration Generator (DCLGEN) in COBOL Programming
SQL Data Definition Language (DDL) SQL Data Manipulation Language (DML) SQL Statements Embedded in COBOL (Including performance considerations) Preparing Programs for Execution DYNAMIC SQL IN COBOL Using EXPLAIN to Improve SQL Performance CONDITIONS: The trainees must be provided with the following:
1 computer per student 1 computer for the instructor computers networked and connected to a server Internet access for each student SOFTWARE Version control software on the server In each student’s computer: COBOL, DB2 (or SQL) software / compilers and linkers MATERIALS AND TOOLS Student Manual Command References LCD projector in the classroom Whiteboard METHODOLOGY: Lecture and discussion Guided Lab exercises Machine problems ASSESSMENT METHOD: Graded Recitation Quizzes Theoretical exams Graded lab exercises Graded machine problem CAREER ENTRY COURSE FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - LEGACY SYSTEM/COBOL Directory: uploads -> file file -> M. Sc. (Automated control systems), Kazakhstan Technical University, June 1978, Alma-Ata, ussr file -> The Achievements of the dtu international School file -> D muster list file -> Eddie Jordan file -> 1995 Summer Reading for Kids file -> General Studies On Indian History About Governor Generals of India file -> Осетрова Е. Е. Пособие по общественно-политическому переводу elections file -> Lawn mower mtd yard machine red file -> Bshara El-Khoury, Beirut Date of Birth: 10-6-1992 file -> Samsung Diamond League Shanghai Download 72.54 Kb. Share with your friends:
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