COM1003 Java Programming University | Faculty | Department | Intranet | Log into MUSE | Log into MOLE Search for Department of Computer Science COM1003 Java Programming Summary This module introduces programming concepts through the Java programming language. Program design and the use of testing to drive program creation are also covered. Initial focus is placed on the structured aspects typical of many programming languages: the ideas of a sequence, selection and repetition. The object-oriented approach to building large software systems from components is then presented. Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on the practice of writing well-structured and readable programs to solve problems. Session Academic Year 2021/22 Credits 20 Assessment Assessment will be via Blackboard quizzes, short programming assignments and larger programming assignments. There will be no written examination for this module. Lecturer(s) Dr Siobhán North & Dr Mari-Cruz Villa-Uriol Resources Lecturer's module page - Dr Siobhán North Unconfirmed practical marks when available Blackboard Aims to develop an understanding of computers and computer program execution; to develop an understanding of program elements such as variables, types and objects; to develop skills in problem solving and program design; to develop an understanding of abstractions such as methods and control structures; to introduce notions of data abstraction and encapsulation; to provide a grounding in object-oriented programming techniques; to inculcate a component-based approach to large program design; to introduce key aspects of the Java API and Swing; to develop an understanding of data structures and algorithmic complexity; to establish a sound and consistent programming style in Java; to provide experience of collaborative work on solving programming problems; to introduce unit testing and develop an understanding of how to write simple automated tests. Objectives By the end of this course, students will: Recognise and apply fundamentals of Java programming Apply principles of object oriented programming to construct programming solutions in Java Demonstrate the use of object oriented design Develop and apply unit testing using a standard framework Recognise and apply key components of the Java API Demonstrate application of advanced programming concepts (such as exception handling, threading and recursion) in Java. Content Introduction to Java programming variables, constants and assignments; data types and values; classes and objects; input and output; problem solving and program design Object Oriented Programming classes; methods and parameters; object composition; inheritance; polymorphism. Object-oriented programming and design information hiding; abstract data types; refactoring. Testing JUnit. Advanced programming exception handling; threading; recursion. Components of the the Java API Input and output; Collections; Swing; specifying and developing a graphical user interface. Teaching Method Lectures and laboratory sessions. Feedback On assignment hand back sheets In Blackboard Quiz feedback In lectures (going through class test Q&As) In lab classes (going through exercises and assignment problems). Recommended Reading You should not rush out and buy any or all of these books. Programming is essentially a practical subject and textbooks are of limited use when getting started. The Java Tutorials, which you can download free from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/java-tutorial-downloads-2005894.html will probably be all the support you need. Nevertheless here are a few suggested textbooks if you feel the need for one. For beginners: Java A Beginner's Guide (8th Ed.) by Herbert Schildt. Published in 2018 by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe ISBN: 9781260440218 For students who have some previous programming experience (in any language): Core Java for the Impatient. Cay S. Horstmann Core Java for the Impatient (2nd Ed.) by Cay S. Horstmann. Published in 2017 by Pearson Education (US) ISBN: 9780134694726 A useful reference guide but not light reading: Java in a Nutshell (7th Ed) by Benjamin J Evans & David Flanagan. Published in 2018 by O'Reilly Media, ISBN: 9781492037255 An excellent guide to coding style Clean code. Robert C Martin. Published in 2008 by prentice Hall ISBN: 9780132350884 Last modified: Wed Apr 21 12:52:11 2021. Report an Error
