Programming and Software Development

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

200 hours

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AIMS

The aims for this subject is for students to develop an understanding of approaches to solving moderately complex problems with computers, and to be able to demonstrate proficiency in designing and writing programs. The programming language used is Java.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Topics covered will include:

• Java basics
• Console input/output
• Control flow
• Defining classes
• Using object references
• Programming with arrays
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism and abstract classes
• Exception handling
• UML basics
• Interfaces
• Generics.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

1. Apply the concepts of object-oriented design to the solution of computational problems
2. Read and understand a Java program of small to medium complexity
3. Write a Java program of small to medium complexity, which contains a number of classes with console user interface
4. Understand basic concepts of computer science: data structures and algorithms
5. Understand the process and methods of software design and implementation using Java programming language.

• Project assignments will be done during the semester and are requiring approximately 50-55 hours of work in total (40%).
• One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 4 and 5 are addressed in the lectures, laboratory exercises, project assignments and the end-of-semester examination.

Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least:

• 50% overall
• 20/40 in the project assignments
• 30/60 in the end-of-semester written examination.

ILOs 2 and 3 are addressed in the laboratory exercises and project assignment.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following skills:

• Understand major concepts of object-oriented programming and design including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
• Design, implement and test a program for small and medium size problems in the Java programming language.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject comprises a weekly 2 hour lecture followed and a 1 hour laboratory exercise. Weekly readings are assigned from the textbook, and weekly laboratory exercises are assigned. Additionally, a significant amount of project work is assigned.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

At the beginning of the year, the coordinator will propose a textbook on Java programming which will be made available through University Book Shop and library. The current suggested textbook is Walter Savitch: Absolute Java. Pearson Education International. 4th Edition (or 5th Edition).

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

The IT industry is a large and steadily growing industry. Programming skills are essential for working in the IT industry, for example in software development companies, website development companies, telecommunication companies and game development companies. Most large companies have an IT department for managing their software or server. Programming skills are also necessary for employees in such IT departments.