Undergraduate MUR-ICT167-2020

Principles of Computer Science

Cover computer science fundamentals– from implementing object-oriented programming, to range checking, error-handling, recursive solutions, search algorithms and more. Use arrays, strings, files, lists, stacks, queues and hierarchy with confidence.

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$1,190

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:

design, implement, test and document solutions to problems using the sequence, selection and iteration constructs of structured programming
explain the object-oriented programming paradigm
use the object-oriented programming approach to design, implement, test and document solutions to problems
demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of parameter passing in the context of object-oriented programming
explain how class mechanism supports encapsulation and information hiding
design and implement appropriate classes for modelling a given problem
explain the need for range checking and error handling and be able to write robust programs that implement these features
design, implement and test the implementation of the hierarchical relationship among objects using a simple class hierarchy and inheritance
explain event-driven programming and be able to describe the behaviour of simple GUI programs
write object-oriented programs that use each of the following: arrays, strings, files, lists, stacks and queues
explain algorithm complexity and the need for selecting appropriate algorithms and structures for a given problem
implement searching and sorting algorithms in a programming language
explain the concept of recursion and be able to write recursive solutions for simple to intermediate problems.

Topics covered

- Introduction and Program Design
- Defining Classes and Methods
- Basics of OOP
- Programming with Methods
- Programming with Classes
- Arrays
- Inheritance, and introduction to Event-driven programming
- Exception Handling
- Streams and File I/O
- More on Algorithms, Introduction to Recursion
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

MUR-BIT-DEG-2020

Special requirements

SoftwareDetails - MyProgrammingLab

Description

This subject is designed to develop the skills of problem solving and program design using an Object Oriented programming language. Major topics include: algorithm design; procedural abstractions; the use of libraries as collection of black-box code modules; the concepts of pre- and post- conditions; strings, arrays, introduction to object-oriented concepts including data abstraction, encapsulation, classes and object references, inheritance; introduction to recursion; streams and file input and output; the definition and use of common classes - lists, stack and queues.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Laboratory Assignment (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Java - An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 8th ed.

Savitch, Walter

ISBN 9781292247533

Required

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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