Module 06994.1 (2012)
Syllabus page 2012/2013
06-06994
Software Workshop
Level 4/M C
Uday Reddy
Manfred Kerber (coordinator)
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Outline
To introduce and develop object oriented design and programming skills. To introduce the Java programming language as an example of an object oriented programming language and to develop software development skills through Java.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:
- introduce and develop object oriented design and programming skills
- introduce the Java programming language as an example of an object oriented programming language
- develop software development skills through Java
Learning Outcomes
| On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: | Assessed by: | |
| 1 | demonstrate understanding of the Java programming language | Coursework, Examination |
| 2 | demonstrate understanding of and use object oriented analysis and design processes | Coursework, Examination |
| 3 | develop software systems from specification through design and implementation | Coursework, Examination |
| 4 | develop and use test plans | Coursework, Examination |
| 5 | work in groups as part of a larger project | Teamwork |
| 6 | produce documentation for software systems | Coursework, Teamwork |
Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites
Restrictions:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
2 hrs lecture, 1 hr tutorial, 3 hrs supervised laboratory sessions per week
(plus unsupervised laboratory sessions).
The module is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorial and both supervised and independent practical work. The module has a strong practical element. The lectures introduce and develop the major topics of object oriented software development. Small groups are used for tutorials through which practical work is assigned, discussed and assessed.
Contact Hours:
Assessment
- Sessional: 80% examination (3 hours), 15% coursework, 5% team work.
- Supplementary (where allowed): 95% examination (3 hours), with the team work mark (5%) carried forward.
Recommended Books
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher, Date |
| Computing Concepts With Java 2 Essentials | Cay C. Horstmann & Cay S. Horstmann | 1999 |
| Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (Java Series) | Flanagan D | 1997 |
| Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days, Second Edition | Laura Lemay & Rogers Cadenhead | 2000 |
| Big Java, Third Edition | Cay Horstmann | Wiley, 2008 |
Detailed Syllabus
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The Java Programming Language
- Object Orientation
- Classes
- Algorithms
- Objects and variables
- Basic Control structures
- Exceptions
- Threads
- Inheritance
- GUIs
- Other Java packages
- Case Studies
- Exercises: A series of exercises starting with small simple problems and developing towards large group exercises integrating applets and relational databases
- Professional Issues, Data security, privacy
Last updated: 30 May 2012
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