Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module COMP50915: ADVANCED JAVA SYSTEMS AND UML-BASED DESIGN
Department: Computer Science
COMP50915: ADVANCED JAVA SYSTEMS AND UML-BASED DESIGN
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- The main teaching language in the programme will be Java. This presents an advanced module assuming that the student is already familiar with Java (if a student's main language is not Java, they will be set work over the preceding summer vacation to reach speed). The module will also cover advanced skills in UML and OO design. Applications will be focused on distribution systems.
Content
- Objects and classes in Java
- Inheritance, abstract classes and interfaces
- Java Collections Exceptions
- JDBC
- HTTP, servlets and JSP
- IDEs
- UML
- Design Patterns
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Specialist knowledge of advanced features of the Java programming language, in particular those used in internet or distributed applications
- Specialist knowledge of UML-based design and Design patterns
Subject-specific Skills:
- Practical design skills: UML designs; use of Java for advanced distributed applications
- Design integration: using UML in software development; tools
- Engineering of distributed software systems
- Propose and evaluate a range of designs for an information system
Key Skills:
- Professional skills: modelling; problem solving; documentation and comprehension tools; scaling up - large systems and efficiency; evolution and maintenance
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- 1 week's intensive directed reading and accompanying laboratory exercises lay the foundations of the required knowledge. This knowledge is further developed during 5 days of lectures, tutorials, and reading. The student then applies the knowledge spending two weeks undertaking a major laboratory assignment.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Lectures | 20 | 4 per day in week 2 | 1 hour | 20 | ■ |
| Tutorials | 4 | weekly | 1 hour | 4 | ■ |
| Seminars | 4 | weekly | 1 hour | 4 | ■ |
| Practicals | 5 | daily in week 1 | 6 hours | 30 | ■ |
| Laboratory | 10 | daily in weeks 3 and 4 | 6 hours | 60 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 32 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Laboratory report | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Laboratory report | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Staged written feedback of laboratory and practical work by staff/demonstrators. Level of success in practical programming exercises, using written feedback from demonstrators.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University