This document provides an introduction and guidelines for the course Programming of Information Systems (INFS 429). The course will cover types and evolution of programming languages, programming concepts and methodologies, and data processing requirements for information systems. Students will learn about computer applications, logic structures, designing information systems applications, programming languages, and developing basic information center applications. Specific topics that will be discussed include software classification, programming languages, and an introduction to programming concepts. A reading list is provided for additional resources.

1. Programming of Information
Systems
INFS 429
Introduction & Guidelines
Email:: jqazasoo@gmail.com
Lecturer: Julius Q. AZASOO

2. Course Introduction
 The course will look at:
 Types And Evolution Of Programming Languages
 Programming Concepts And Methodologies:
 structured design,
 program control structures,
 structure and flow charts,
 pseudo code, etc.,
 Data Processing Requirements In Archives, Libraries
And Other Information Systems
 practical use of a programming language for data
processing applications in information systems.

3. Course Outcomes
 Successful Students will be able to:
 List the Types of Computer Applications
 Explain The Logic Structures of a Computer
System
 Outline The Design Process of Information
Centre Applications
 List At Least Five Computer Programing
Languages
 Develop Basic Information Centre
Applications

4. Specific Topics
1. Software Classification
What is a Computer Software?
Type of software:
Application
System
Utility

5. Specific Topics
2. Programming Languages
 Evolution of Programming Languages
 Classification of High Level Languages
 Other Programming Languages

6. Specific Topics
3. Introduction to Programming
 Computer System, Computer
Program, Computer Functions, etc
 Program Development Process, Logic
Structures and Algorithm, Flowcharts,
Pseudo codes, etc

7. READING LIST
1. Ernest B. B. Gyebi
 Basic Computer Systems Architecture and
Application
2. Richard F. Gilberg, Behrouz A. Forouzan
 Data Structures: A Pseudocode Approach with C++: A
Pseudocode Approach with C++
Etc
Key Text: Ernest B. B. Gyebi
 Basic Computer Systems Architecture and Application
 Chapter 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11