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This course is concerned with tools and techniques for scalable and dependable software programming. It focusses primarily on the Java programming language and related technologies. The course gives extensive programming practice in Java. It covers in depth features of the language and how best to use them, the execution model of the language, memory management, design principles underpinning the language, and comparisons with other languages. Tools for collaboration, productivity, and versioning will also be discussed.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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The course features a comprehensive introduction to the Java languages, with many exercises and examples. It includes
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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Programming Exercise (Java) 1 |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | An ability to use a version control system for software development |
| Procedural | Create | Be able to confidently apply robust software programming technology and practices to creatively solve complex problems. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Learn how to analyse and correct programs. |
| Reflection | Create | The ability to apply an object orientated design solution to a problem. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 35 | |
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Programming Exercise (Java) 2 |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | An ability to use a version control system for software development |
| Procedural | Create | Be able to confidently apply robust software programming technology and practices to creatively solve complex problems. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Learn how to analyse and correct programs. |
| Reflection | Create | The ability to apply an object orientated design solution to a problem. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Online Test (1h, in class) |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Solid understanding of language features, principles, semantics, execution, and how these work in applications |
| Procedural | Apply | Ability to apply tools for enhancing productivity and collaboration in software development. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Ability to apply tools for enhancing productivity and collaboration in software development. |
| Procedural | Apply | An ability to use a version control system for software development |
| Reflection | Create | The ability to apply an object orientated design solution to a problem. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Learn how to analyse and correct programs. |
| Procedural | Create | Be able to confidently apply robust software programming technology and practices to creatively solve complex problems. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Solid understanding of language features, principles, semantics, execution, and how these work in applications |
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