Module Details
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Title OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN JAVA
Code CKIT510
Coordinator Prof FP Coenen
Computer Science
Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

 

1.    To allow students to develop practical experience in implementing software in the context of the Java object-oriented programming language.
 
2.    To allow students to acquire the skills needed to interpret customer requirements from a programmer''s perspective.
 
3.    To provide students with an understanding of how to programme with a view to future software maintenance.
 
4.    To provide students with good understanding of the programming techniques involved in creating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).
 
5.    To provide students with an understanding of more advanced features of programming such as multithreading.

 

Learning Outcomes
A critical understanding of the philosophical underpinning that supports the concept of object-oriented programming.

 

 

A critical understanding of the role of data types (of all kinds) and programme constructs within the context of java programming.

 

An understanding of the role of requirements and design specifications in the context of object-oriented programming.

 

An ability to construct well-structured, syntactically correct program source code and associated documentation.

An ability to create programmes that feature Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).
An understanding of advanced programming features such as multithreading.

Syllabus
1 
Week 1: Introduction to Java
The origins of Java and the concept of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), the terminology involved (objects, classes and inheritance, fields, methods, constructors, method calls etc.).
 
Week 2: Data, Type Conversions and Methods
The nature of data in Java programs and the associated constructs (declaration, assignment and initialisation). Also the concept of data types, data input and “Wrapper” classes.
 
Week 3: Control Statements
Introducing branches into the flow of control of a programme so that we can have several paths going through a program thus providing the user with options and choices in how the program progresses. Also repetition. 
 
Week 4: Advanced Methods, Math Class and Basic GUI
Overview of arithmetic operators and the Math class. Basic user interface elements (buttons, frames, text boxes, etc.). 
 
Week 5: Advanced OOP and Exception Handling
More advanced concepts of OOP including inheritance, polymorphism and encapsulation. The concept and realisation of exception handling.
 
Week 6: Arrays and Data Structures
Categorisation of the data items. Introduction to more complicated data structures such as arrays.
 
Week 7: Multithreading
Foundations of multithreading and how Java allows multithreading to occur.
 
Week 8: Advanced GUI and Quality Control
The more complex graphical Java elements that can be used to enhance applications.  Foundations of application testing and quality control, and factors that contribute to successful program design and deployment.
 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) -

Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.

Non-classroom hours (for online modules) -

Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           70

80

 150
Timetable (if known)           Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 8.75.
Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 10.
  		 
Private Study 0
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
Coursework  Weekly Discussion Qu  Whole Session  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Coursework  Weekly Coursework As  Whole Session  70  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) 1) Due to nature of the on-line mode of instruction this work is not marked anonymously. 2) Students who fail the module have the opportunity to repeat the entire module, thus all failed assessments. 3) The "Standard UoL Penalty" for late submission that applies is the "Standard UoL Penalty" agreed with respect to online programmes offered in collaboration with Laureate Online Education.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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