| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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To provide an introduction to object-oriented design and implementation, software development environments, version control tooling, and the Java programming language.
• Programs, programming, programming environments.
• Introduction to tooling for version control.
• The Java Programming Language Architecture: JVM, JRE, and JDK.
• Java Programming language fundamentals: types, variables, arithmetic expression, boolean conditions,
• Objects and methods.
• Data Structures: Arrays, Array Lists, Maps, and Sets
• Control-flow abstractions: 'if', 'while', 'do', 'switch' and 'for' statements; input and output.
To be able to read and explain simple examples of software code written in an object-oriented programming language.
To be able to describe and discuss some common data structures and their use.
The ability to run, implement, test and debug simple Java programs.
The ability to use a modern software development environment.
The ability to use standard tools for version control and collaboration.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 8 | 3:00 | 24:00 | Lecture and async materials follow-up, includes time for formative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Synchronous present in person (pip) lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Asynchronous online preparatory materials |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Background reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous present in person practical sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | For Practical/lab report 1. Summative Assessment |
| Total | 100:00 |
Lectures will be used to introduce the learning material and for demonstrating the key concepts by example. Students are expected to follow-up lectures within a few days by re-reading and annotating lecture notes to aid deep learning. This is a very practical subject, and it is important that the learning materials are supported by hands-on opportunities provided by practical classes. Synchronous online sessions will allow students to engage with the module staff as a form of contact queries for the practical formative assessment.
Students are expected to spend time on coursework outside of timetabled sessions. Additional background reading is expected to accompany the asynchronous lecture materials and the formative assessment.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Programming coursework (20 hrs) |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Small Programming Exercises |
Practice in writing programs and using development tools is the most effective way for students to learn software development. As an introductory module in a very practical subject, the assessment is 100% coursework.
Formative, smaller programming tasks will be used as a way of practising the key skills and taught fundamentals to prepare students for the summative assessment. General feedback will be given to the class in preparation for the summative assessment.
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