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Welcome to our **Software Development wiki** !!!!
If you want to be **inspired** into becoming a software developer then [|check this out]

This page contains **useful information** and **hints** for current SD students **__Course Info__**
 * **[|Study Design]**
 * **[|Study Summary]**
 * **[|Assessment Handbook]**
 * **[|Past Exams/Solutions]**
 * **SAC Outlines**
 * **Exam Outlines**
 * [|Exam Navigator]
 * [|VCE 2010 Exam Timetable]
 * [|Software Development Revision Summary (Excellent Resource)]
 * SD Detailed Course Timeline> [|SD_Detailed_Timeline_2010_v5.doc]
 * ESD Textbook Index to Course Outcomes > [[file:VIC-grid.pdf]]


 * __Key Dates__**
 * U301 Practice SAC : 15/03 - 19/03 (1 week)
 * **U301 SAC** : 22/03 - 02/04 (2 weeks) - **due 15/04**
 * U302 Practice SAC : 26/04 - 30/04 (1 week)
 * **U302 SAC** : 03/05 - 21/05 (3 weeks) - **due 20/05**
 * U401 Practice SAC : 12/07 - 16/07 (1 week)
 * **U401 SAC** : 19/07 - 06/08 (3 weeks) - **due 05/08**
 * U402 Practice SAC : 30/08 - 03/09 (3 periods)
 * **U402 SAC** : 02/09 - 02/09 (2 periods) - due **02/09**
 * Exam Practice : 06/09 - 22/10 (5 weeks classes + 2 weeks term break)
 * ** Final Exam : 11/11 (Thu 11.45 am - 2.00 pm) **

__**Resources**__
 * Information Systems Presentation --->[[file:2009_Information_Systems.ppt]]
 * Networks Presentation (1) ---> [[file:2009_Networks.PPT]]
 * Networks Presentation (2) ---> [[file:Networks_PPT1_HW_SW.ppt]]
 * SDLC Presentation --->[[file:2009_SDLC_SDC.ppt]]
 * Databases Presentation --->[[file:vitta-databases-v9.ppt]]
 * [|SDLC Overview]
 * [|Waterfall Model]
 * [|AGILE Model]
 * [|RAD Model]
 * [|SD Models]
 * [|NS Chart Tutorial]
 * [|NS Diagram Overview]
 * [|NS Diagram Creation Software]
 * [|DFD Tutorial]
 * [|Programming for Portable Devices]
 * [|Program Testing Overview]
 * [|Networks & Networking]
 * [|Network Topologies]
 * [|TCP/IP]
 * [|Servers, blades, etc]
 * [|Hardware Overview]
 * [|Virus Scanning Engines]
 * [|AVG Virus Scanning S/W - Support/FAQ]
 * [|VCEIT Web Site]
 * [|Past Exams/Solutions]
 * [|Revision]


 * __Specific Topic Worksheets__**
 * Networks:**
 * [[file:Networks_RT1_Networks.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_RT1_Soln_Networks.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS1_Topology_Hardware_Software1.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS1_Soln_Topology_Hardware_Software1.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS2_Representing_Networks.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS2_Soln_Representing_Networks.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS3_Topology_Hardware_Software2.doc]]
 * [[file:Networks_WS3_Soln_Topology_Hardware_Software2.doc]]


 * DFD's:**
 * [[file:Introduction_to_DFDs.pps]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_1_Car_Insurance.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_2_ATM.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_3_Gifts.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_4_Body_Sculptors.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_5_Library.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_6_Meat_Export.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_7_EzyApps.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_8_Manual.pdf]]
 * [[file:DFD_Example_9_Prescription.pdf]]


 * __Detailed Timeline including Activities/Work /SAC Requirements__**

[|SD_Detailed_Timeline_2010_v5.doc] Additional notes will be added below as required:
 * All Topic/Work/SAC Requirements (weeks 1 - 33)**
 * are defined in this Detailed Timeline document-->**

Here are the details of the 4 SACs to be completed during the year, from latest to earliest. These SACs will account for 50% of the assessment for this subject. The remaining 50% will be derived from the end of year exam. Sample SACs appear later in the wiki.

__**SAC Unit 4 Outcome 2**__ **(due Thursday 2/9)** __Week 28 : 30/8 - 3/9__ Test Date: 2/09 SAC Unit 4 - 02>[|2010_U4O2.doc]
 * You need take a copy of the SAC Unit 4 - 02 Word document above and save this to your USB stick. Please complete electronically and submit a hard copy to your teacher by End of Class 2/9. Also save a back-up copy electronically.....good luck and that is your last SAC for the year.....now it's onto Exam Preparations and Revision of Course Topics.....well done team.**

__**SAC Unit 4 Outcome 1**__ **(due Thursday 5/8)** __Weeks 22 - 24 : 19/7 - 6/8__ The following resources should be used for your **SAC Unit 4 Outcome 1** during classes from 19/7 - 6/8: > **- __Cover sheet__ identifying SAC, your name and date** > **- __Answers to the Task Descriptions__ document** > **(including __Task 1__ - Data Dictionary, Test Procedures/Table,** > **__Task 2__ - User Documentation and Report on Issue)** > **- __CD containing your Program/Software__** > ** (VIP : copy full VB.Net files - check you can see code files and run application from CD) ** > **- and Assessment Criteria Sheet** > **This __SAC report needs to be handed to your teacher during P3/4 Lessons on Thursday 5/8/10__.** > > Make sure the report is stapled together as one document with a cover sheet identifying SAC, your name and date. Once submitted please place an electronic copy of these documents in your software development student directory on M:/drive.
 * SAC U401 - Task Descriptions> [|2010_U4O1.doc]
 * SAC U401 - Assessment Criteria>[|2010_U4O1_Assessment.doc]
 * **You need to __submit a hard copy of your SAC report__ containing:**


 * VIP: [|VB.Net Access DB Tutorial]**

__**SAC Unit 3 Outcome 2**__ **(due Thu 20/5)** __Weeks 13 - 15 : 3/5 - 21/5__ The following resources should be used for your **SAC Unit 3 Outcome 2** during classes from 10/5 - 21/5: > **You need to __submit a hard copy of your SAC report__ containing:** > **- __Cover sheet__ identifying SAC, your name and date** > **- __Answers to the Task Descriptions__ document** > **(including __Task 1__ - Data Dictionary, NS diagram, Test Table,** > **__Task 2__ - Written Report on Ethical/Legal Issues)** > **- __CD containing your Program/Software__** > ** (VIP : copy full VB.Net files - check you can see code files and run application from CD) ** > **- and Assessment Criteria Sheet** > **This __SAC report needs to be handed to your teacher during P3/4 Lessons on Thursday 20/5/10__.** > Make sure the report is stapled together as one document with a cover sheet identifying SAC, your name and date. Once submitted please place an electronic copy of these documents in your software development student directory on M:/drive.
 * SAC U302 - Task Descriptions> [|2010_U3O2.doc]
 * SAC U302 - Assessment Criteria>[|2010_U3O2_Assessment.doc]

__**SAC Unit 3 Outcome 1**__ **(due Thu 15/4)** __Weeks 8 & 9 : 22/3 - 2/4 + Term Break__ The following resources should be used for your SAC Unit 3 Outcome 1 during classes from 22/3 - 2/4 plus Term Break.
 * SAC U301 - Task Descriptions---> [|2010_U3O1.doc]
 * SAC U301 - Premises Layout---> [|2010_U3O1_Jansons_Child_Care_Layout.jpg]
 * SAC U301 - Assessment Criteria> [|2010_U3O1_Assessment.doc]

You need to __submit a hard copy of your SAC report__ containing: - Cover sheet identifying SAC, your name and date - Answers to the Task Descriptions document - Proposed Network Layout - Old System DFD - and Assessment Criteria sheet

This __SAC report needs to be handed to your teacher during P3/4 Lessons on Thursday 15/4/10__.

Make sure the report is stapled together as one document with a cover sheet identifying SAC, your name and date. Once submitted please place an electronic copy of these documents in your software development student directory on M:/drive.


 * __Practise SACS__**

**U3-01**
 * [[file:U3_O1_SAC_Assessment.doc]]
 * [[file:U3_O1_Image_Library.zip]]
 * [[file:U3_O1_SAC_Aquarium_Colonial_Museum.doc]]
 * [[file:U3_O1_SAC_Boards_and_Blades.doc]]
 * [[file:U3O1_2007.doc]]
 * [[file:U3O1_Task1_Solns.zip]]
 * [[file:U3O1_Task2_Solns.zip]]

U3-02


 * [[file:U3_O2_SAC_Assessment.doc]]
 * [[file:U3_O2_SAC_Clowning_Around.doc]]
 * [[file:U3_O2_SAC_Stock_Replacement_Program.doc]]

U4-01
 * [[file:U4_O1_SAC_Assessment.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O1_PartA_SAC_Jooce_Explosion.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O1_PartA_SAC_Jooce_Explosion_Database.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O1_PartB_SAC_On_The_Fly.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O1_PartB_SAC_Soln_On_The_Fly.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O1_SAC_ADV_Conflicts.doc]]

**U4-02**
 * [[file:U4_O2_SAC_Assessment.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O2_SAC2_Extreme_Adventures.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O2_SAC2_Soln_Extreme_Adventures.doc]]
 * [[file:U4_O2_SAC_Wallys_Whale_Watch.doc]]

__**VB.NET Folios**__
 * Folio 1 - First Program 1 ---> [[file:Folio1_First_Program.pdf]]
 * Folio 2 - Childrens Toy ---> [[file:Folio2_Childrens_Toy.pdf]]
 * Folio 3 - Unit Converter --->[[file:Folio3_Unit_Converter.pdf]]
 * Folio 4 - Recipe Wizard --->[[file:Folio4_Recipe_Wizard.pdf]]
 * Folio 5 - Simple Word Processor --->[[file:Folio5_Simple_WP.pdf]]
 * Folio 6 - Music Database --->[[file:Folio6_Music_Database.pdf]]

Click here for >2010 Essential Software Development Textbook Solutions


 * __FYI - 2009 Software Development Textbook Solutions__**
 * Chapter 1 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_1_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 1 - Apply Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_1_AYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 2 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_2_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 2 - Apply Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_2_AYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 3 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_3_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 3 - Apply Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_3_AYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 4 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_4_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 5 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_5_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 6 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_6_TYK_solutions.pdf]]
 * Chapter 7 - Test Your Knowlege --->[[file:sd_34_ch_7_TYK_solutions.pdf]]


 * __Revision Crosswords__**
 * Unit 3 Outcome 1 ---> [[file:SDU3O1.htm]]
 * Unit 3 Outcome 2 ---> [[file:SDU3O2.htm]]
 * Unit 4 Outcome 1 ---> [[file:SDU4O1.htm]]
 * Unit 4 Outcome 2 ---> [[file:SDU4O2.htm]]


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 * [|Arrays]
 * [|IF statements]
 * [|Intro to Loops]
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 * [|What is a text file?]
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