Biorhythms Overview ( ITECH1400 Foundations of Programming)

  ITECH1400 Foundations of Programming CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH1400 Assignment 2 Sem 1 2019 Page 1 of 4 Biorhythms Overview In this assignment you will provide a Python script which will calculate the Biorhythms for an individual and present the data graphically using libraries and a common algorithm. Timelines and Expectations Percentage Value of Task: 20% Due: 17:00 Friday May 31 2019 (week 11) Minimum time expectation: 20 hours Learning Outcomes Assessed The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment: K1. Identify and use the correct syntax of a common programming language. K2. Recall and use typical programming constructs to design and implement simple software solutions. K3. Reproduce and adapt commonly used basic algorithms. K4. Explain the importance of programming style concepts (documentation, mnemonic names, indentation) S2. Write and implement a solution algorithm using basic programming constructs. S3. Demonstrate debugging and testing skills whilst writing code. A1. Develop self-reliance and judgement in adapting algorithms to diverse contexts. A2. Design and write program solutions to identified problems using accepted design constructs. Assessment Details Biorhythms were developed by Wilhelm CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH1400 Assignment 2 Sem 1 2019.docx Page 2 of 4 Although there are many references available, the paper by Troutman (1978) has been attached as an early computer application. An example of an algorithm to determine the day of any date has also been attached. (https://blog.artofmemory.com/how-to-calculate-the-day-of-the-week-4203.html) Your task is to develop a Python application that can display Biorhythms for a person given their date of birth and the target date. You should be able to provide the Biorhythms for a suitable spread around the target date as well. In creating the application you should seek to provide novel views of the Biorhythm curves – views that provide insight. While you are encouraged to research and discuss your work with colleagues, the final product must be all your own work. (Screen shots of a debugger might be useful in explaining how your code works.) Any help must be acknowledged as well as any resource material. Submission You must supply your program source code files and your documentation as a single zip file named as follows: _.zip e.g. Ada_LOVELACE_30331815.zip You may supply your word processed documentation in either Microsoft Word or LibreOffice/OpenOffice formats only – no proprietary Mac specific formats, please. Assignments will be marked on the basis of fulfilment of the requirements and the quality of the work. In addition to the marking criteria, marks may be deducted for failure to comply with the assignment requirements, including (but not limited to): • Incomplete implementation(s), and • Incomplete submissions (e.g. missing files), and • Poor spelling and grammar. You might be asked to demonstrate and explain your work. CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH1400 Assignment 2 Sem 1 2019.docx Page 3 of 4 Marking Criteria/Rubric Biorhythms Item Mark Basic Description of Biorhythms – in your own words - significant parts of the three curves including their relationship to one another 10 Description of Biorhythms as sine and cosine curves – including the importance of phase and amplitude e.g. critical days 10 Pseudocode for the calculation of Biorhythms 15 Graphical display with significant parts of the curves labelled 10 Graphical Display Annotation of the curves with day and date using a suitable algorithm – description of the algorithm in your own words 10 Demonstration that correct day/date annotation is implemented in code 10 Demonstration of features that you have created/coded in order to add value to the Biorhythm graphical presentation 10 Discussion 15 Report1 10 TOTAL 100 FINAL MARK /20 Feedback Feedback will be provided in lectures and labs as well as on Moodle Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the presentation of the expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own without properly acknowledging that person. You must not allow other students to copy your work and must take care to safeguard against this happening. More information about the plagiarism policy 1 https://federation.edu.au/current-students/learning-and-study/online-help-with/guides-to-your-assessments CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH1400 Assignment 2 Sem 1 2019.docx Page 4 of 4 and procedure for the university can be found at http://federation.edu.au/students/learning-andstudy/online-help-with/plagiarism. References Arab, F., Omidvari, M., & Nasiripour, A. A. (2014). Investigating of the effect of Biorhythm on work-related Accidents Journal of Health and Safety at Work, 4(2), 51-58. Troutman, J. G. (1978). Biorhythms: A Computer Program. The Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 9(2), 101- 103. doi:10.2307/3026611 Zareian, E., Rabbani, V., & Saeedi, F. (2014). The Effect of Physical Biorhythm Cycle on Some Physical Fitness Factors of Adolescent Volleyball Players (Vol. 2).