MIT501 Programming
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 1, Semester 1 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
| Other resource requirements: | Computer Lab, Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) – open source software |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the basic skills of programming, algorithm development and problem-solving with no assumed programming knowledge and/or experience. It provides an extensive theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the basic concepts in object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques. Students will be exposed to the various topics of object-oriented programming, design, variables, statements, arrays and algorithms in sorting and searching. The unit covers a design process using multiple design strategies and demonstrates how to build a readable and reusable solution.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Understand the concepts of object-oriented programming and design. |
| ULO2 | Use algorithms to implement a solution for a problem. |
| ULO3 | Apply proper design strategies to develop a software program. |
| ULO4 | Design and create programs using object-oriented principles in a real world programming environment. |
| ULO5 | Develop accurate documentation so that coding can be re-used. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Introduction to Java and Object-oriented Programming |
| 2. | Java Basics & Primitive data types |
| 3. | Branches – Decision Making Logic |
| 4. | Looping – for and Looping – while |
| 5. | Using Arrays |
| 6. | Using Methods |
| 7. | Introduction to OOP |
| 8. | Define Classes and Objects |
| 9. | Class members & Array List |
| 10. | Exceptions and File I/O |
| 11. | Inheritance |
| 12. | Abstract classes & Interfaces |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2:Mid-Semester Exam | 20% | Mid-semester week |
| Assessment 3: Individual Assessment | 30% | 12 |
| Assessment 4: Final Exam | 40% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.