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Module Title	Object Oriented Programming I
Module Code	EE219
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Derek Molloy	Office Number	S356
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will equip students with a good working knowledge of object-oriented programming in both the C++ and Java programming languages. The module builds on the C programming language skills from first year. By using two different languages students will achieve a good theoretical grounding in general object-oriented programming languages. Students apply their skills through challenging practical assignments.

Learning Outcomes

1. analyse real-world software systems challenges and develop structured solutions, involving the design of object-oriented classes and class hierarchies
2. implement such solutions in the C++ and Java programming languages with attention to future design needs
3. explain the differences and advantages/disadvantages of both the C++ and Java programming languages
4. use the Java API documentation to develop basic applications using functionality that was not formally taught
5. implement Java event-driven windowing user-interfaces using the standard component sets

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	OOP Lectures
Tutorial	12	OOP Tutorial
Independent Study	65	Revision of learning materials
Assignment Completion	24	Weekly homeworks
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to object-oriented programming
Discuss the concept of objects and classes in object-oriented programming languages. Discuss other concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism.

Analysis and Design
Briefly discuss methodologies for applying object-oriented concepts to develop solutions for real-world software implementation challenges.

The 'C' of 'C++'
Quickly summarise the 'C' of 'C++' including a discussion on pointers, typecasting, scope and namespaces.

'C' with Classes
Discuss the OOP extension to the 'C' programming language, including a discussion on constructors, destructors, abstract classes and static states. Develop command line C++ applications.

Introduction to Java
Use the knowledge of the C++ language to quickly introduce the Java programming language. Discuss new concepts, the Java life-cycle and the API documentation.

C++ Versus Java
Discuss the differences and similarities between the two languages, including a discussion on memory management, access specifiers, virtual methods, exceptions, multiple inheritance etc.

Java Applications
Introduce event driven software applications through the use of Java GUI applications.

Java User Interfaces
Introduce Java Graphical User Interfaces demonstrating the different components of the AWT library.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Conor McArdle: 2022, EE219 Course Notes and Code Examples, DCU, DCU,
Deitel and Deitel: 2011, Java How to Program (International Ed.), 9, Pearson Education, 0273759760
Paul Deitel, Harvey Deitel.: 2011, C++ how to program, 6, Pearson Education, 0273752766
Barnes & Kolling: 2009, Objects First with Java, 4, Pearson International, 0137005628

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering

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