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Module Title	Object Orientated Programming (Java)
Module Code	CA598
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Prof Heather Ruskin	Office Number	LG01C
Level	5	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the students to problem solving and programming
To give the students a working knowledge of the programming language java
To give the students a knowledge of object oriented design concepts
To develop an understanding of the role of software

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Analyse a problem and write is solution in structured English
Read and modify java programming code
Use variables to store java programs
Write programs using the programming structures sequence, slection and iteration
Use arrays for storing and manipulating data in a program
Use java to break a program into modules
Design and write classes to implement an object oriented program

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	20
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	19

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Introductory topics: Introduction to the computer. Introduction to Java Programming. Java development environment. Java Program structure.
Problem solving techniques: Problem analysis and problem solving. Algorithm design. Control structures - sequencing, selection and iteration.
Introduction to the Basic features of Java: Integer and floating point variables. Boolean variables. Arithmetic calculations. Operator precedence. Mathematical functions. Control structures - If and if/else; Switch; While loops; For loops Arrays: Declaring initialising and storing data in arrays.Strings: Using strings. Operations on strings Modularity: Use of methods. Passing information between methods
Object-Oriented Techniques: Defining classes. Class scope. Using objects. Controlling access to members. Extending classes. Overview of Inheritance.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Java by dissestion, Irla Pohl and Charlie Mc Dowell, Addison Wesley (available at: www.lulu.com)

Supplementary: Java Software Solutions, John Lewis and William Loftus,
Java How to Program, H.M. Deitel and P.J. Deital

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO