ITECH1400 Foundations of Programming
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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
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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.
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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
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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).