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Aims and Objectives Aims and Objectives Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Basic programming constructs including sequence, selection and iteration, the use of identifiers, variables and expressions, and a range of data types Simple object oriented terminology, including classes, objects, inheritance and methods Good programming style Transferable and Generic Skills Having successfully completed this module you will be able to: Demonstrate a range of basic C&IT skills, including use of the Web to locate study materials Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills Having successfully completed this module you will be able to: Analyse a problem in a systematic manner and model in an object oriented approach Subject Specific Practical Skills Having successfully completed this module you will be able to: Design a short program, compile the program, debug the program and test the program Use simple programming environments to aid the above process Module overview Syllabus Syllabus Writing and running programs Compilation, Interpretation and the Java Virtual Machine Variables, Objects, Primitives and Scope Methods Computational Thinking Constructors Loops and Arrays Collections and Iterators The Java Library Integrated Development Environments Testing and Debugging Software Design (What makes a good program) Super and Sub Classes (Inheritence) Polymorphism and Dynamic Binding Abstract Classes and Interfaces Designing Applications (Moving from problem to solution) Aims and Objectives Learning and Teaching Learning and Teaching Study time Type Hours Completion of assessment task 22 Wider reading or practice 36 Lecture 21 Follow-up work 10.5 Supervised time in studio/workshop 20 Preparation for scheduled sessions 10.5 Tutorial 20 Revision 10 Total study time 150 Resources & Reading list Textbooks Barnes and Kolling (2006). Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction using BlueJ. Pearson/Prentice Hall. Sierra, K. Head first Java (2005). Great for Ground Controllers. An alternative learning book, for those that need additional support beyond the BlueJ book. O'Reilly Media. Syllabus Assessment Assessment Summative This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module. Breakdown Method Percentage contribution Final Assessment 40% Continuous Assessment 60% Referral This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module. Breakdown Method Percentage contribution Set Task 100% Repeat An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed. 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