Informatics 1 - Object-Oriented Programming (U04325)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : INF-1-INF1-OP

This course presents a conceptual and practical introduction to object oriented programming, exemplified by Java. As well as providing a grounding in the use of Java, the course will cover general principles of programming in imperative and object oriented frameworks. After completing the course successfully, students will be able to develop programs that support experimentation, simulation and exploration in other parts of the Informatics curriculum (e.g. the capacity to implement, test and observe a particular algorithm).

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at the following courses is essential: Informatics 1 - Computation & Logic [U04323] Informatics 1 - Functional Programming [U04324] SCE H-grade Mathematics or equivalent is desirable.

? Co-requisites : Informatics 1 - Data and Analysis [U04326] is a strict co-requisite.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Informatics, (School of Informatics, Schedule O)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
11/01/2010	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre 5, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1 - Name, explain and apply the core concepts and constructs used in imperative and object-oriented programming.
2 - Given a detailed design, develop a working program that implements the design.
3 - Develop small programs, or components of larger ones, or modify existing ones, to solve clearly defined programming problems.
4 - Given a clearly described component, develop a test set and test code for a component. Use code review and debugging tools to identify the location of a fault in an erroneous program.
5 - Run and analyse a given program; describe how well it works compared to its specification, or identify ways in which it fails.
6 - Apply basic tools to aid in developing programs (e.g. IDE, version control).

Assessment Information

Written Examination 95
Assessed Assignments 5
Oral Presentations 0

Assessment
Formative assessment will be used to provide feedback and guidance to students and will take the form of quizzes, exercise sheets, practical exercises and coursework assignments, covering areas from across the syllabus. A summatively assessed class test (worth 5% of the final mark) will be held mid semester and will test students basic programming competence.