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Programme and Module Handbook

Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)

Module COMP41620: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA AND UML

Department: Computer Science

COMP41620: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA AND UML

Type Open Level 4 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2018/19 Module Cap None.
Tied to

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 200 hours equivalent to 20 credits.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 9 in weeks 1, 2 and 3 2 hours 18
Tutorials 4 in weeks 4 and 5 2 hours 8
Preparation and directed reading 174
TOTAL 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Programming Assignment 45%
Written Assignment maximum 2500 words 10%
Bench Test 45%

Formative Assessment:

Staged written feedback and/or formative exercises. Level of success in practical programming exercises, using written feedback.


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