TUTORIAL 1: Introduction of Programming Language: Duration: 3 Hours Learning Outcomes
TUTORIAL 1: Introduction of Programming Language: Duration: 3 Hours Learning Outcomes
Programming Language
Duration: 3 hours
Learning Outcomes
This Tutorial encompasses of activities which is 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
By the end of this tutorial session, you should be able to:
1. Explain the computer structure and operation.
2. Explain the history of programming language and approaches.
3. Explain the various categories of programming languages.
4. Describe the following terminologies: programmer, program, programming language.
Activity 1A
Activity Outcome: Understand the computer structure and operation in process of convert High
Level Language to Machine Language
Fill in the blank to complete component in computer structure for the process of convert a
programs from High Level Language to Machine Language.
Process of
converting
High-level
Language
to Machine
Language
Activity 1B
Activity Outcome: Identify the types of programming languages and categories of low level
language.
A programming language is a practical way for us to give instructions to a computer.
Programming languages are generally divided into two major groups according to how their
commands are processed. Fill in the blank to complete types of languages below.
Activity 1C
Activity Outcome: Explain the various categories of programming languages
In a group, search evolution of various categories in programming language. Present.
** Topic for your presentation:
Explanation
First Generation Language
Advantages
Disadvantages
Example Program
Activity 1D
Activity Outcome: Describe terminologies in programming languages
Define the definitions below
i.
Program
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ii.
Programmer
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iii.
Programming language
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