A first module in imperative, object-oriented programming, with a strong emphasis on practical program development skills.
The aims of this module are to:
present the fundamental concepts of imperative and object-oriented programming
develop the skills needed to design, develop and document programs
gain working knowledge of the Java programming language
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
explain and apply the fundamental constructs of imperative and object-oriented programming
describe and apply the main features of the Java programming language.
analyse Java programs, for example by determining the behaviour of a program from its source code or by completing and/or correcting partially-written programs
write Java programs, where appropriate making effective use of an integrated development environment (IDE) and other programming aids.
test and debug programs, interpreting compiler and run-time error messages
design, develop and document complete Java programs to solve given software problems, including some open-ended tasks
Assessment:
100% Continuous Assessment. The module also has an internal hurdle in the form of class tests. These tests will not contribute to the final overall mark for the module but students pass the class test component in order to pass the module.
Reassessment: by repeat only