Study information

Object-Oriented Programming - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEObject-Oriented Programming CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECM1410 MODULE CONVENERDr Diogo Pacheco (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 weeks 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 245
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module will introduce you to object-oriented problem-solving methods and provide you with object-oriented (OO) techniques for the analysis, design and implementation of solutions. We will introduce you to these concepts, and you will develop skills with a new programming language. By the end of this module, you will be able to apply these skills to design and implement small applications.

 
Prerequisite module: ECM1400 or ECM1709 or equivalent

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The module aims to provide you with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of object-oriented design concepts, alongside the fundamentals of the Java programming language, and general object-orientated design concepts. It will also introduce you to widely used components of the unified modelling language (UML), teach you how to interpret and implement a Java program from these higher-level designs, along with the pari programming approach used in industry.
 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
 
1 demonstrate an appreciation of object-oriented modelling techniques;
 
2 interpret and modify program fragments in an object-oriented language;
 
3 follow an object-oriented development method to produce a design from a specification;
 
4 systematically test programs developed;
 
5 document software to accepted standards.
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
 
6 interpret a requirements specification;
 
7 systematically break down a problem into its components;
 
8 understand and choose between programming languages, and basic techniques.
 
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
 
9 use technical manuals and books to interpret technical errors;
 
10 analyse a problem and synthesise a solution.
 
11 follow the pair-programming development approach used widely in industry.
 
 
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The module syllabus is based on the three themes below, each individual topic listed being related to at least one of these themes:

 
- introduction to object-oriented concepts and fundamentals: classes, methods, attributes, procedural versus object-oriented programming, object state, scope, inheritance (single and multiple), polymorphism, object persistence;

- programming in the Java language: overview (compilation, intermediate and machine code, virtual machines), Java primitives, fundamental classes, conditionals, variables, statements, equivalence, passing by value, iteration, arrays as objects, assertions, exceptions, stack and heap, packages, shadowing versus overriding;

- design documentation tools: the unified modelling language (UML): UML Algorithms, UML class diagrams, UML advanced class diagrams, UML state machine diagrams, UML sequence diagrams, programming by contract, JavaDoc, annotations.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 51 Guided Independent Study 99 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 22 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 18 Workshops/tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 11 Surgeries
Guided independent study 54 Pair programming assessed work and formative tests
Guided independent study 45 Wider reading and exam preparation

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Weekly formative online tests (from week 2) 2 hours total 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mark available online, model answer discussion in surgeries

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Continuous Assessment 1 30 24 hours All Comments directly on individual code, on individual feedback sheet.
Continuous Assessment 2 70 56 hours All Comments directly on individual code, on individual feedback sheet.

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
Continuous Assessment 1 Coursework 1 (30%) All Ref/Def period
Continuous Assessment 2 Coursework 2 (70%) All Ref/Def period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Reassessment will be by coursework in the failed or deferred element only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.
 
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Herbert Schildt Java - The Complete Reference 9th McGraw-Hill Education 2014 9780071808569
Set Herbert Schildt Java: A Beginner’s Guide 7th McGraw-Hill Education 2018 9781259589317
Set Freeman, E & E, Sierra, K, Bates, B Head First Design Patterns O'Reilly Media 2004 978-0596007126
Set Bloch, Joshua Effective Java: Programming Language Guide 2nd Addison Wesley 2008 978-0321356680
Set Cay S. Horstmann Core Java Volume I--Fundamentals 10th Prentice Hall 2016 9780134177304
Set Miles, Russell, Hamilton, Kim Learning UML 2.0 O'Reilly 2006 978-0596009823
Set Barnes, D, Kolling, M Objects first with Java: a practical introduction using BlueJ 5th Pearson 2012 978-0132835541
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ECM1400, ECM1709
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 10th July 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 6th September 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Java; UML; object-oriented programming.

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