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ITC538 Programming in Java 1 (8)

Abstract

This subject covers problem-solving, computer program design, implementation and evaluation in Java. Students learn to develop object-oriented applications consisting of a number of classes. The object-oriented approach is compared with other programming paradigms. The subject covers class design, file manipulation, Graphical User Interface components, and the use of inheritance and aggregation techniques.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 2
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 3
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

Background knowledge similar to ITC558 Programming Principles

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed  ITC140, ITC206 or ITC421.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to design and implement algorithms in Java;
  • be able to interpret and evaluate design requirements expressed in Unified Modelling Language (UML);
  • be able to apply inheritance and aggregation patterns in the design and implementation of programs;
  • be able to use object-oriented techniques and Java resources to develop small applications consisting of a number of classes;
  • be able to apply testing and debugging techniques in program development;
  • be able to compare and critically evaluate different programming paradigms;
  • be able to manipulate file operations through Java programming;
  • be able to implement Graphical User Interface (GUI) components using Java.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Review of basic programming principles in the context of the Java language; strong typing and flow of control patterns.
  • Object-based programming: the creation of objects, their use and interaction.
  • The interpretation of design requirements through simple Unified Modelling Language (UML).
  • User-defined classes, class design and implementation.
  • Testing and debugging techniques.
  • Inheritance patterns and inheritance implementation; base classes, derived classes and abstract classes.
  • Aggregation patterns implementation; the creation and management of collections of objects.
  • Application development in Java using object-oriented techniques.
  • Simple file manipulation operations using files.
  • Simple java programming using Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • A comparison of object-oriented programming with other programming paradigms.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.