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Tutorial Letter 101/0/2022

Visual Programming 2

INF2611

Year Module

School of Computing
Department Information Systems

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail account and make sure that
you have regular access to the myUnisa module website; INF2611-2022-Y.

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CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ........................................................................................... 4
4 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................... 4
4.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 5
5 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Recommended book(s)................................................................................................................. 5
5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ................................................................................................... 5
6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 6
6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa ................................................................................. 6
7 HOW TO STUDY ONLINE............................................................................................................ 6
8 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 7
8.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 7
8.2 Year mark calculation ......................................................................................................................... 7
9 IN CLOSING ................................................................................................................................. 7

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1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student

Welcome to Visual Programming II. This is a fully online year module. We wish you all the
success with this fully online module.

You need to use myUnisa to study and complete the learning activities for this module. Visit the
website for INF2611 on myUnisa frequently. The module webinars will be conducted on MS
Teams.

You can read about the module and find your study material online. Go to the website at
https://my.unisa.ac.za and log in using your student number and password. Click on
"myModules" at the top of the web page and then on "Sites" in the top right corner. In the new
window, click on the grey Star icon next to the modules you want displayed on your navigation
bar. Close the window in the top right corner. Then select the option "Reload to see your
updated favourite sites". Now go to your navigation bar and click on the module you want to

open. Your lecturer will make regular announcements about TEAMS meetings on myUnisa.

2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this module is to enable you to apply knowledge, skills, and competencies to
develop menu-driven, multiple layout and database-applications in the visual programming
paradigm, using Python. The qualifying student can programme computers to solve problems
in business and society. Students require online connectivity and programming ability.

2.2 Outcomes

For this module, you will have to master several outcomes:

Specific outcomes and assessment criteria

Specific outcomes Assessment criteria
1.1 The system clock time in LCD format is
Apply and implement advanced
displayed.
features required in a fully featured
1.2 The calendar feature and displaying of
GUI application.
1 dates in different formats are implemented.
The range is limited to the
1.3 Combo boxes are applied.
fundamental concepts for menu-
1.4 Information is displayed in a table.
driven, multiple layout applications.
1.5 Graphics are displayed.
2.1 A menu is created.
Initiate tasks in an application through
2.2 A toolbar is designed.
the implementation of menus and
2.3 A resource file is designed.
toolbars.
2.4 The Tab widget is applied to display a large
2 The range for this outcome is limited
volume of information.
to the analysis of menus and toolbars
2.5 The Style Sheet Editor is implemented.
applied to enhance the database
2.6 The Tab widget is converted into a Tool
application.
Box or a Stacked widget.
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Specific outcomes and assessment criteria

Develop and enhance database
applications by implementing multiple
documents in a main menu and
3.1 A multiple-document interface is created.
organising widgets in different
3.2 Widgets are organised through different
layouts.
3 The range for this outcome is limited layouts
3.3 Widgets are collectively displayed through
to implementing multiple documents
a Group Box.
in the same window and applying
different layouts to enhance the
database application.
4.1 The MySQLdb module is installed.
4.2 Databases and tables are created.
4.3 The database is maintained through
console-based programs.
Describe the managing of data in an 4.4 Rows are inserted, fetched and searched
application with the implementing of a for in a database table.
database management system. 4.5 Information in a database table is updated
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The range is limited to database and deleted.
management in GUI programs. 4.6 The database is maintained through GUI
programs.
4.7 Rows are displayed and navigated through
in a database table.
4.8 Information in a database table is
maintained

3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION
Unisa has implemented a transformation charter based on five pillars and eight dimensions. In response
to this charter, we have placed curriculum transformation high on the teaching and learning agenda.
Curriculum transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship, the pedagogical
renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion
of African epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be integrated at both
programme and module levels as a phased-in approach. You will notice a marked change in the
teaching and learning strategy implemented by Unisa, together with how the content is conceptualised in
your modules. We encourage you to embrace these changes during your studies at Unisa in a
responsive way within the framework of transformation.

4 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

4.1 Lecturer(s)

The contact information for the Primary Lecturer and the Secondary Lecturer is on the
Welcome page at the INF2611 website on myUnisa. Whenever you contact a lecturer, please
include your student number and module code.

4.2 Department

You can contact the Department of Information Systems at franchm@unisa.ac.za.

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4.3 University

To contact the University, follow the instructions on the Contact us page on the Unisa website.
Remember to have your student number available whenever you contact the University.
Whenever you contact a lecturer via e-mail, please include your student number in the subject
line to enable the lecturer to help you more effectively.

5 RESOURCES
5.1 Prescribed book(s)

There are no prescribed books in this module. The lecturer will publish links to Web Based
resources available on myUnisa at the start of the academic year.

5.2 Recommended book(s)

Links will be provided to access online books through the Unisa Library.

5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)

E-reserves can be downloaded from the Library catalogue. More information is available at
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request

5.4 Library services and resources

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:

• For a general Library overview, go to

https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/About-the-Library
Library @ a glance
• For detailed Library information, go to
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library
• For research support and services (eg personal librarians and literature search services), go
to
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-support

The Library has created numerous Library guides to assist you: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za

Recommended guides:

• Request recommended books and access e-reserve material:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
• Requesting and finding library material: Postgraduate services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using library resources and tools (Research Support):
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
• Frequently asked questions about the library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
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• A-Z databases:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/az.php
• Subject-specific guides:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/?b=s
• Information on fines & payments:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/fines

Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport

Lib-help@unisa.ac.za (insert your student number in the subject line please)

General library enquiries can be directed to Library-enquiries@unisa.ac.za

6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa website is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies

This website has all the tips and information you need to succeed at Unisa.

6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa

For many students, the transition from school education to tertiary education is beset with
anxiety. This is also true for first-time students to Unisa. Unisa is a dedicated open distance and
e-learning institution. Unlike face-to-face/contact institutions, Unisa is somewhat different. It is a
mega university and all our programmes are offered through a blended learning mode or fully
online learning mode. It is for this reason that we thought it necessary to offer first-time students
additional/extended support so that you can seamlessly navigate the Unisa teaching and
learning journey with little difficulty and few barriers. In this regard we offer a specialised student
support programme to students entering Unisa for the first time. We refer to this programme as
Unisa’s First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme. The FYE is designed to provide you with
prompt and helpful information about services that the institution offers and how you can access
information. The following FYE programmes are currently offered:

• FYE website: All the guides and resources you need to navigate through your first year at
Unisa can be accessed using the following link: www.unisa.ac.za/FYE

• FYE e-mails: You will receive regular e-mails to help you stay focused and motivated.

• FYE broadcasts: You will receive e-mails with links to broadcasts on various topics related to
your first-year studies (eg videos on how to submit assignments online).

• FYE mailbox: For assistance with queries related to your first year of study, send an e-mail
to fye@unisa.ac.za

7 HOW TO STUDY ONLINE

Studying fully online modules means that:
• All your study material and learning activities for online modules are designed to be
delivered online on myUnisa.
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• All your assignments must be submitted online. This means that you will do all your
activities and submit all your assignments on myUnisa. In other words, you may NOT post
your assignments to Unisa using the South African Post Office.
• All communication between you and the University happens online. Lecturers will
communicate with you via e-mail and SMS, and use the Announcements, the Discussion
Forums and the Questions and Answers tools. You can also use all of these platforms to ask
questions and contact your lecturers.

8 ASSESSMENT
8.1 Assessment plan

The submission dates and details of the assignments are contained in Tutorial Letter 102. This
document can be downloaded from the module site on myUNISA as soon as the academic year
starts. The following is a breakdown of the formal assessment activities for 2022:

• Weekly online discussion classes will be scheduled by the lecturer; the dates will be posted
on myUnisa.
• Each assignment will consist of a programming exercise that will allow you to master a
theme in the syllabus.
• The lecturer may share MCQ style questions during the year to prepare you for the end of
year examination.
• The submission dates for assignments will be made available at the start of the academic
year.
• No extensions will be granted after the final submission date for each assignment.
• All the assignment are compulsory.

8.2 Year mark calculation

Your final mark is calculated as follows:

30%-year mark (calculated form the average of all your assignments) plus 70% of the final
examination mark.

Please note that the final examination consists of a MCQ that is written as a timed online
assessment.

9 IN CLOSING
Do not hesitate to contact your module lecturer by e-mail if you are experiencing problems with
the content of this tutorial letter or the academic aspect of the module. My you find the module
fascinating and filled with learning opportunities.

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