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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces the language and techniques needed to write well-structured programs using the object-oriented paradigm with the Java programming language. The focus of this unit is developing appropriate classes and methods to solve real-world problems. The unit also covers advanced topics including generics, the Java Platform, concurrency and exceptions. Appropriate software engineering principles and concepts are also discussed in the context of object-oriented design in Java.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) implement object-oriented design of solutions to real-world problems; (2) design Java programs using packages and classes with inheritance, generics, interfaces and abstract classes; (3) understand the use of multithreading for designing Java programs with concurrency; and (4) make effective use of software development practices to write, test, debug and document Java programs.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratories and projects; (2) mid semester test; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Max Ward
Unit rules
Prerequisites
ATAR Mathematics Methods
or MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods or equivalent
or MATX1721 Mathematics Foundations
or Enrolment in
62510 Master of Information Technology
and CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python
or CITX1401 Computational Thinking with Python
or CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation
Incompatibility
CITS1001 Software Engineering with Java
or CITX1001 Software Engineering with Java
Contact hours
Lectures: 2 hours per week
workshops: 1 hour per
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.