Undergraduate RMI-CPT121-2023

Programming 1

Program a future in Object-Orientated Programming using Java classes and interfaces. Create algorithms to specification using standard control structures and step-wise refinement. Reuse code and devise strategies to test new software.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Required

Start dates

29 May 2023
28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Solve simple algorithmic computing problems using basic control structures and Object-Oriented Techniques.
Design and implement computer programs based on analysing and modelling requirements.
Identify and apply basic features of an Object-Oriented programming language through the use of standard Java (Java SE) language constructs and APIs.
Identify and apply good programming style based on established standards, practices and coding guidelines.
Use GitHub for software development

Topics covered

- Java Basics / Revision
- Decisions, Repetition and Arrays
- Working With Classes and Objects
- Class Relationships (Managing Arrays of Objects)
- Inheritance
- Dynamic Binding and Polymorphism
- Exceptions
- File Handling

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

RMI-CPT120-Introduction to Programming

Others

Enforced Prerequisite: CPT120 Introduction to Programming You may not enrol in this course unless one of these courses is explicitly listed in your enrolment program summary. Note it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. For your information the RMIT Course Requisites policy can be found at Course requisites – 7.29.1.6: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=twx09y07zi1c

Additional requirements

Software requirements - Unrestricted access to a Windows, Macintosh or Linux PC capable of running the Java Software Development Kit (SDK) and a Java code development IDE (such as eclipse).
Other requirements -
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Description

This course introduces Object-Oriented programming using the Java programming language. This course covers: algorithm development using standard control structures; design methods such as step-wise refinement and object oriented programming; the use of standard Java classes and interfaces; the use of standard APIs; I/O processing; and programming style and code reuse.

Assessments

Online Test(s) (15%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (10%)
Assignment 3 (15%)

Textbooks

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