Module Details

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Title Object-Oriented Programming
Code COMP122
Coordinator Dr P Totzke
Computer Science
totzke@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To develop understanding of object-oriented software methodology, in theory and practice.
To further develop sound principles in software design and software development.
To understand basic concepts of software testing principles and software version control systems. 


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Describe object hierarchy structure and how to design such a hierarchy of related classes.

(LO2) Describe the concept of object polymorphism in theory and demonstrate this concept in practice.

(LO3) Design and code iterators for collection-based data management.

(LO4) Design simple unit tests using appropriate software tools.

(LO5) Demonstrate concepts of event-driven programming and be able to design simple GUI to demonstrate this understanding.

(LO6) Identify and describe the task and issues involved in the process of developing interactive products for people, and the techniques used to perform these tasks.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report Writing

(S2) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S3) Critical thinking and problem-solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts


Syllabus

 

Objects and classes. Packages/modules.
Class inheritance.  Abstract classes.
Polymorphism and object introspection.
Object serialisation.
Collections and iterators.
Exceptions and exception handling.
Software design methodology, including simple design patterns and refactoring.
Software version control and testing, including distributed version control systems, unit testing, and continuous integration testing. 
Graphical user interfaces and event-driven programming.  
Course content provided in a series of lecture notes and suggested supplemental reading. 
Students should also expect to seek additional supplementary materials as they deem fit and necessary from the wide variety of resources available in books and online materials. 
Attendance at practicals and completion of assigned work is vital to achieve mastery of the material in the module.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Two lectures per week, for 11 weeks.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Practical
Description: Two hours each week, starting from week 1 of the term
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Due to Covid-19, in 2020/21, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
As our planning has already gone too f ar, even if the campus opens up, we will offer hybrid teaching
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

        22

44
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 106
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
(122.3) Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1 week    15       
(122.2) Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1 week    25       
(122.1) Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1 week    25       
(122) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1 week    25       
(122.4) Assessment 5 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  1 week    10       

Recommended Texts

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