Basic: An Introduction to Computer Programming

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to BASIC programming illustrated by a combination of animated models, video graphics and a ‘live’ computer. Contents include introduction; output; storage and assignment; input; arithmetic; simple loops; decisions; FOR loops; strings; arrays; program planning and design; internal data reading; sorting; subroutines; file handling.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; 4 videocassettes. Standard formats. col. 180 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

A course manual explains how to use the course with the variety of microcomputers available, suggesting teaching strategies and giving sample solutions to each exercise. A set of exercise sheets is also provided.

Uses

The course assumes no prior knowledge of programming and aims to teach students how to program in BASIC. Recommended for first-year MSc business studies courses as an introduction to BASIC programming using micro and mini computers.*

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer programming; computers

Credits

Producer

John Webster

Writer

Miles Ellis

Cast

Barnard Falk
Miles Ellis

Distributor

Name

Guild Sound & Vision

Notes

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