This unit provides in-depth understanding of a modern object oriented language. The unit develops skills in software development, through an algorithmic approach and the application of principles of objected oriented programming.
Content includes: introduction to programming; basic constructs of a programming language; sequence, selection and iteration; classes and objects, inheritance, use of predefined classes from libraries; one dimensional arrays; graphical user Interface.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Discuss and apply fundamental aspects of computer program development; | ||
| 2. | Elaborate and apply software development activities; | ||
| 3. | Develop algorithms using basic programming constructs; | ||
| 4. | Manipulate primitive data types and structured data types; and | ||
| 5. | Apply object-oriented software principles in problem solving. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | Lab Tests | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment (programming tasks) | 40% |
| Test | Written Tests | 50% |
Required reading
Java Foundations: Introduction to program design and data structures, 4th ed.
Lewis J., DePasquale P., & Chase J. (2017)
Pearson International Edition.
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