Module 18190.1 (2006)

Syllabus page 2006/2007

06-18190
Software Workshop 1
Level 1/C

Steven Vickers:14
Jim Mcgregor
Steven Vickers (coordinator)
20+10 credits in Semester 1 and Semester 2

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Relevant Links

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Outline

A first module in imperative, object-oriented programming, with a strong emphasis on practical program development skills.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • present the fundamental concepts of imperative and object-oriented programming
  • develop the skills needed to design, develop and document programs
  • gain working knowledge of the Java programming language

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1 explain and apply the fundamental constructs of imperative and object-oriented programming Coursework, examination
2 describe and apply the main features of the Java programming language Coursework, examination
3 analyse Java programs, for example by determining the behaviour of a program from its source code or by completing and/or correcting partially-written programs Coursework, examination
4 write Java programs, where appropriate making effective use of an integrated development environment (IDE) and other programming aids Coursework, examination
5 test and debug programs, interpreting compiler and run-time error messages Coursework
6 design, develop and document complete Java programs to solve given software problems, including some open-ended tasks Coursework, examination

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Lectures: 2-3 hrs/week, Tutorials/Examples classes: 1-2 hrs/week, Timetabled labs

Contact Hours:

104 plus timetabled lab work

Assessment

  • Sessional: 3 hr examination (80%), practical work (20%).
  • Supplementary (where allowed): Students who fail this module but achieve at least 30% will be allowed to resit, by examination only. Students whose mark is below 30% will be required to repeat the module in the following academic year.

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Java Concepts (4th Ed)Cay HorstmannJohn Wiley, 2005

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Induction. Basic use of the system (logging on, web browsing, email).
  2. Algorithms. Pseudocode in turtle graphics, numbers and life. Algorithmic constructs, aspects of "program".
  3. Introduction to Java - using NetBeans and skeleton files. Variables, expressions (int, double, bool); if.
  4. Repetition. for, while loops; arrays; using debugger; debugging techniques; loop invariants (as development tool).
  5. Static methods - as procedures and functions. Header comments including requires/ensures; structure of source code files; packages; API; java.lang.Math; using the Linux command line including arguments.
  6. Objects and classes. Instance members (fields, constructors, methods), instance invariants; creating and using objects; strings; primitive v. reference type.
  7. Interfaces. Type v. class; assert; Javadoc.
  8. Subclasses. Different applications including subclass to reuse features in existing class, subclasses to partition abstract superclass.
  9. Recursion. Basic use, mechanism (seen in debugger), designing recursive algorithms.
  10. Exceptions. Understanding error messages, exception objects, throw, try-catch.
  11. Case Study - of object architecture (e.g. model-view structure).

Last updated: 28 Jun 2005

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