Object Oriented Programming
UndergraduateUNE-COSC1202025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 23 June 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Object Oriented Programming
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- explain object oriented programming concepts including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism;
- apply object oriented design principles to algorithm design and analysis; and
- develop computer programs using Java, which is an object oriented programming language.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects moodle site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Object-oriented programming is one of the most widely used programming paradigms. It is based around the concept of modularisation of code, using 'classes' and their instances, known also as 'objects' and their interactions. Objects contain both data, called attributes, and behaviours, represented by methods. This subject introduces you to object-oriented design and analysis using Java, an object-oriented programing language. You will gain invaluable experience building functional, robust, and flexible computer programs, and learn the importance of building reusable and extendable code. This unit will cover topics including classes and objects, encapsulation, decoupling and delegation, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces and abstraction. You will experience the design process, iteratively revising your code, improving it as you learn new concepts. The subject culminates in the development of a simple graphical user interface. With skills in object-oriented programming, you will be industry-ready and equipped to generate clean and efficient code with practical applications.
Assessment 1 to 3: Programming assignments. All assignments must be attempted. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Final Examination: 2 hrs duration. It is mandatory to pass the Final Examination in order to pass the unit. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Assessment 1: Programming assignment (15%)
- Assessment 2: Programming assignment (25%)
- Assessment 3: Programming assignment (20%)
- Final Examination - 2 hrs (40%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UNE-INF-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Information Technology
Elective
- UNE-LGS-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Legal Studies
- UNE-INF-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Information Technology
- UNE-DSC-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Science
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass UNE-COSC110 subject. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not receive a satisfactory result for UNE-COSC110.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma in Information Technology
UndergraduateUNE-INF-DIP
UndergraduateUNE-LGS-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-DSC-DIP