Masters Theses

Abstract

"This thesis describes the rationale for a computer program used as a teaching aid, as well as, the design, development, and implementation of that computer program. The program is a prototype that displays, line by line, a graphical depiction of a BASIC program being executed. Icons are used to represent FOR-NEXT loops, the contents of variables, I/O, and other programming elements. The internal logic associated with the Arithmetic-Logic Unit is also represented. The purpose is to produce an environment where the student may visualize the processes occurring in memory by viewing a symbolic portrayal of an executing program. The example program is at an introductory- to intermediate-level, designed to be a review for the novice BASIC programming student"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Dekock, Arlan R.

Committee Member(s)

Prater, John Bruce, 1932-2002
Dawson, Darrow Finch, 1931-2007

Department(s)

Computer Science

Degree Name

M.S. in Computer Science

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1984

Pagination

v, 45 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-44).

Rights

© 1984 Sherry Ann Lile, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Computer-assisted instruction -- Design
Computer programs -- Execution
Educational technology -- Design

Thesis Number

T 5108

Print OCLC #

11299550

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