Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module COMP51815: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA AND UML
Department: Computer Science
COMP51815: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA AND UML
| 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
- COMP 50915
Aims
- The aim of this module is to provide a practical introduction to Java programming, using a modern programming environment. The module will include all key Java constructs, and stress is given to good object-oriented design. This module provides the foundation for later modules which require practical programming.
Content
- Introduction to Java
- Using UML in software development for Java
- Problem solving via programming
- Algorithm and program design
- Java Applications & Java and the WWW
- APIs for distributed systems
- Scaling up - Large systems and efficiency
- Evaluation of java programs
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Understand the use of the key Java constructs including all control and data structuring features
- Specialist knowledge: Java and UML constructs; APIs for distributed systems
Subject-specific Skills:
- Develop a well written and structured Java program from a requirement which may not be in algorithmic form.
- Have practical experience of a modern development environment, including an IDE, excellent editor, and debugging tools, and on line resources, so that the student can use these to develop programs efficiently.
- Use important APIs such as SWING (for graphical input/output), JDBC (for database integration), and the use of key tools such as API browsers.
- Use object-oriented design, and to describe that design in UML, using suitable UML tools.
Key Skills:
- Group work
- Presentation skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module comprises two weeks of lectures, directed reading and laboratory exercises; and reading and two weeks undertaking a major assignment. The overall workload conforms to the standard SLAT requirement of 150 hours equivalent to 15 credits.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Lectures | 20 | 5 in week 1, 15 in week 2 | 1 hour | 20 | ■ |
| Tutorials | 4 | weekly | 1 hour | 4 | ■ |
| Seminars | 3 | 1 per week in weeks 1,3,4 | 1 hour | 3 | ■ |
| Practical | 5 | daily in week 1 | 6 hours | 30 | ■ |
| Laboratory | 10 | daily in weeks 3,4 | 6 hours | 60 | ■ |
| Directed reading | 33 | ■ | |||
| TOTAL | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Laboratory report | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Laboratory report | equivalent to 2500 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Staged written feedback of practical work by staff/demonstratots. 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