Curricular information is subject to change.
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Understand the structure and the syntax of the Java programming language.
2. Apply fundamental programming constructs to create simple Java applications.
3. Understand the object-oriented programming paradigm and core concepts.
4. Gain an understanding of more advanced topics in Java.
5. Become familiar with the core Java API.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 22 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 54 |
| Total | 100 |
No prior knowledge of the Java programming language is assumed.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): This will examine students' understanding of core Java Programming Concepts. | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): This component includes three assignments, all completed within lab hour. Assignment 1: Covering primary concepts in Java. Assignment 2: Class design Assignment 3: Advanced topics |
Week 3, Week 7, Week 11 | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Model solutions to assessment will be provided to and discussed with students in class. Individual feedback is also available to students. Each week, model solutions to practical questions will be provided and discussed in class. During practical sessions, a teaching assistant and demonstrators will be available to provide assistance and feedback to students on their work.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Fatemeh Golpayegani | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |