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sCourse Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
CLO1 Explain the essential facts, concepts, principles, strategies and Class Test
theories relating to Information Technology applications. (C2,
PLO1)
CLO2 Demonstrate intellectual independence, logical and Individual
analytical thinking skills to develop creative and innovative Assignment
solutions for a range of Information management and IT
problems. (C3, PLO2)
CLO3 Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, Presentation
clients, superiors and society at large both in written and
spoken form. (A3, PLO5)

1.0 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

APU Programming Café Management System

In order to improve the students’ performance, enhance their problem-solving skill and
confidence level in coding, APU decided to set up an experimental program called
“Programming Café” to provide additional coding sessions for students outside their regular
timetable. Every session will have a duration of TWO hours and classroom will be assigned
for the purpose.

Programming Café sessions will be conducted by selective APU Graduate Students with good
knowledge in their respective programming language, who will be paid a flat rate of RM100
for each TWO hours Programming Cafe session conducted.

APU has selected some of the common programming languages for the Programming Café
Sessions in this experimental phase. The selected programming language sessions are listed in
Table 1. Additional session on different coding subject can be added as required. However, all
the sessions listed in Table 1 must be added into the system by default.

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Table 1: Programming Café Sessions

Session Title Day Start Time Location Tutor Code
Code

PYP101 Python Programming Saturday 9.00am C-01-01 T01

JAV102 Java Programming Sunday 9.00am C-01-02 T02

CPL103 C Programming Saturday 2.00pm C-01-03 T03
WEB104 Web Development Sunday 2.00pm C-01-04 T04
CSP105 C Sharp Programming Monday 7.00pm C-01-05 T05

Table 2. Tutor
Tutor ID Name Title
T01 Albert Web Development
T02 Amad C Sharp Programming
T03 Steve Python Programming

You are required to write a program in C language for APU to manage the Programming Café
Sessions based on the requirement given below. The system must be able to handle THREE
different types of users in their respective functional areas. The three types of users are Admin,
Tutor, and Student. Relevant features associated with the user type will be provided in your
system automatically based on the login credential.

1. Functional features for Admin user type

a) Registration of Tutor
Admin must be able to add new tutor into the system. Details listed in Table 2 need to be
recorded in the process. Any additional details can be added if necessary. All the tutors
listed in Table 2 to be added by default and available for selection when the system is run
for the first time. The registration process will also include tutor password allocation to
allow the tutor to login using Tutor Code and Password allocated.
b) Adding new programming café session.
System user must be able to add new session or title into the system. All the sessions listed
in Table 1 to be added by default and available for selection when the system is run for the
first time. The tutor must be registered first before a new session can be assigned to the

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tutor. Each session can only be assigned to one tutor and one tutor can only take up one
session.
c) Registration of Student
Basic student details such as TP number and name must be recorded in the registration. The
registration process will also include student password allocation to allow the student to
login using TP Number and Password allocated.
d) Enrol student in a session.
A session can be linked to the student in this process.
e) Listing of Programming Café sessions and participating students. See below for the
sample output for this option:

Student Name Session Code Tutor Code Location

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Abdullah CSP105 Amad C-01-05
Yogeswaran PYP101 Albert C-01-01

2. Functional features for Tutor user type

Allow Tutor to view listing of Session(s) assigned to their Tutor Code. Listing format refer to
1 (e).

3. Functional features for Student Allow student to view listing of Session(s) assigned to
their student’s name. Listing format refer to 1 (e). In addition, students are allowed to enrol
themselves in any of the available session.

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4.0 REQUIREMENTS

i. You are required to carry out extra research for your system and document any
logical assumptions you made after the research.

ii. Your program should use symbolic constants where appropriate. Validations need
to be included to ensure the accuracy of the system. State any assumptions that you
make under each function.

iii. You are expected to use control structures, functions, array, pointers, structures,
unions and files in your program. Your program must embrace modular
programming technique and should be menu-driven. Functions of similar
operations can be grouped (or kept alone) and stored as separate C files. Header
files are to be stored separately as .h files.

iv. You may include any extra features which you may feel relevant and that add value
to the system.

v. There should be no need for graphics (user interface) in your program, as what is
being assessed, is your programming skill not the interface design.

vi. You should include the good programming practice such as comments, variable
naming conventions and indentation.

vii. In a situation where a student:

- Failed to attempt the assignment demonstration, overall marks awarded for
the assignment will be adjusted to 50% of the overall existing marks.
- Found to be involved in plagiarism, the offence will be dealt in accordance to
APU regulations on plagiarism.

viii. You are required to use portable ANSI C programming language to implement the
solution. Use of any other language like C++/Java and etc. is not allowed. Global
variable is not allowed.

ix. Results of a comprehensive testing is to be included in your document in the form

of Input/Output screenshots with sufficient explanation. The tests conducted shall

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take into consideration of all valid inputs and negative test cases. Sufficient test data
is required in text files.

2.0 DELIVERABLES

You are required to submit:

i. A softcopy of the program coded in C – submitted in Moodle. The program should
include the following:
- Basic C concepts such as displaying and reading of text, variables, and
assignment of values, comments – to explain various parts of the program, etc.
- Intermediate C concepts such as control structures – selection and iteration
control structures, use of arrays – single / double scripted, string.
- Advanced C concepts such as functions – programmer defined and library
functions, pointers, structures, unions, linked list and files.
- Any other features of C that has not been covered.

ii. A documentation of the system, that incorporates basic documentation standards

such as header and footer, page numbering and which includes
- Cover page
- Table of contents
- Introduction and assumptions
- Design of the program – using pseudocode OR flowchart – which adheres to
the requirements provided above
- Additional features which have been incorporated in the solution in terms of
design and C codes (sample segment of source code from the system created)

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- Sample outputs when the program is executed with some explanation of the
outputs / sections of the program
- Conclusion
- References using APA Referencing

iii. Files to be uploaded to Moodle (ONLY FOLLOWING 3 FILES):

1. Documentation file (.pdf)
2. Program / Source files (.c files), Header files (.h files), and Text files -
(all compressed as single .zip or .rar file).

iv. Submission
- All three files to be uploaded to Moodle by DD/MMM/YYYY latest by
11.30PM.

3.0ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

i. Design solution (Pseudocode and Flowchart) 20%

Detailed, logical and application of appropriate idea.

ii. Coding / Implementation 30%

Appropriate application of C concepts (from basic to advance), good solution
implemented with validation and met all the requirements with additional features.

iii. Documentation 20%

Overall standard and layout, referencing (Harvard), Input/Output screen capture
and assumptions.

iv. Demonstration 20%

Know how to execute and able to trace the system.

v. Question and Answer 10%

Answered the questions based on the assignment submitted during presentation.

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4.0PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Distinction (75% and above)

This grade will be assigned to work which meets all requirements stated in the question. The
program runs smoothly when executed. There is clear evidence and application of C concepts
up to advanced level. The program solution is unique with excellent coding styles and
validation. The program implemented maps completely against the design (pseudocode and
flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the solution varies in styles and has
unique logic with hardly any errors / omissions. The documentation does not have any missing
components. Sample outputs documented have clear explanation. All work is referenced
according to Harvard Name Referencing convention. Student must be able to provide excellent
explanation of the codes and work done, show additional concepts / new ideas used in the
solution, able to answer all questions posed with accurate / logical answers / explanation
provided with sound arguments and clear discussion. Overall an excellent piece of work
submitted.

Credit (65%-74%)
This grade will be assigned to work which of good standard and meets most of the requirements
stated in the question. The program runs smoothly when executed. There is clear evidence and
application of C concepts up to at least intermediate level. The program solution is unique with
good coding styles and validation. The program implemented maps well against the design
(pseudocode and flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the solution varies in
styles and has unique logic with minor errors / omissions. The documentation does not have
any missing components. Sample outputs documented with some explanation. All work is
referenced according to Harvard Name Referencing convention but with some minor errors /
omissions. Student must be able to provide good explanation of the codes and work done,
answer most questions posed with mostly accurate / logical answers / explanation. Overall a
good assignment submitted.

Pass (50%-64%)
This grade will be assigned to work which meets at least half of the basic requirements
(approximately 50%) stated in the questions. The program runs smoothly when executed.
There is clear evidence and application of C concepts at basic level. The program solution is

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common with basic coding styles and validation. The program implemented somewhat maps
with the design (pseudocode and flowchart) as seen in the documentation. The design of the
solution is average in terms of logic and style with some errors / omissions. The documentation
has some missing components. Sample outputs documented but without any explanation. Did
some referencing but not according to Harvard Name Referencing convention and with some
minor errors / omissions. Student must be able to explain some codes and work done and able
to answer some questions posed with some accurate / logical answers / explanation. Overall
an average piece of work submitted.

Fail (Below 50%)

This grade will be assigned to work which achieved less than half of the requirements stated in
the question. The program is able to compile but not able to execute or with major error. The
program solution has only basic coding styles with no validation. The program solution has
little or no mapping with the design. The design of the solution has major / obvious errors /
omissions. The documentation has some missing essential components. No referencing.
Student is barely able to explain the codes / work done and answer given on the questions posed
but with mostly inaccurate / illogical answers / explanation. Overall a poor piece of work
submitted.

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