CE152-4-SP-CO:
Object-Oriented Programming

The details
2023/24
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
15
15 August 2023

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
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Module description

The module will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Students will analyse, write and explain Java programs using a range of control structures. They will define classes and use objects of those classes. Students will study inheritance and polymorphism and perform file-based I/O, event handling and some simple graphical components.

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java.

Module learning outcomes

After successfully completing this module, students will be able to:

1. analyse, write and explain Java programs that utilise primitive and reference types and make use of a range of control structures including iteration, recursion and exception handling.
2. analyse, write and explain programs that define classes and use objects of those classes.
3. analyse, write and explain programs that utilise inheritance and polymorphism.
4. analyse, write and explain programs that use parts of a platform API to perform file-based I/O, event handling and display of simple graphical components.
5. demonstrate an understanding of the programming constructs and techniques introduced in this module.

Module information

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Primitive and reference types (Classes, Objects and Arrays)
Inheritance and Polymorphism
Flow of Control (iteration, try-catch blocks, recursion)
File I/O
Dealing with Collections of Objects (Lists and Maps)
GUI Programming
Miscellaneous

Learning and teaching methods

Lectures and Laboratories

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Progress Test     20% 
Coursework   Assignment Demonstration    40% 
Coursework   Moodle Quizzes    6% 
Coursework   Lab Exercise 1 - Week 18    8% 
Coursework   Lab Exercise 2 - Week 21    8% 
Coursework   Lab Exercise 3 - Week 24    8% 
Coursework   Assignment Submission    10% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr David Richerby, email: david.richerby@essex.ac.uk.
Dr David Richerby
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770

 

Availability
Yes
No
No

External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 201 hours, 52 (25.9%) hours available to students:
40 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
109 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

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