Module Details

Module Code: PROG C7005
Full Title: Object-Oriented Programming
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Bernadette Brosnan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will have a working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in Object-Oriented Programming and will have developed their programming and problem solving skills.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Construct classes and methods.
MLO2 Implement a solution from a simple UML specification diagram.
MLO3 Discuss the criteria necessary for good OO program design.
MLO4 Develop and debug OO problem solutions.
MLO5 Apply appropriate object-oriented practices to problem solving.
MLO6 Use appropriate exception handling.
MLO7 Implement simple threading with an understanding of the impact of shared memory on programs.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction
Overview of object oriented principles, comparison with other paradigms.
User defined Classes
Member data, modifiers, constructors, methods (accessor and mutator, general, overloaded), design ­(cohesion, coupling and encapsulation).
Inheritance
Basic inheritance, method overriding, polymorphism.
Collections
Methods and application of classes and interfaces in collections framework.
Abstract Classes
Abstract class definition, abstract methods.
Interfaces
Implementation of library interfaces (e.g. Comparable & Comparator), writing own interfaces.
Exceptions
Handling & propagating exceptions, throwing exceptions, writing own exceptions.
Threading
Coding threads, shared memory, synchronization.
Generics
Generic classes and type parameters, implementing generic types, generic methods.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work60.00%
Final Examination40.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam covering basic classes and inheritance
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam covering inheritance, interfaces and abstract classes.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 24 Learning Outcome 1,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 28 Learning Outcome 3,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple choice exam covering object oriented concepts and principles.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 29 Learning Outcome 1,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Staged pair project where students apply the concepts and techniques covered in class.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Final exam covering all topics covered on the course. Focus on depth of understanding of theory.

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam covering basic classes and inheritance
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam covering inheritance, interfaces and abstract classes.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 24 Learning Outcome 1,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Lab exam
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 28 Learning Outcome 3,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple choice exam covering object oriented concepts and principles.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 29 Learning Outcome 1,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Staged pair project where students apply the concepts and techniques covered in class.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Final exam covering all topics covered on the course. Focus on depth of understanding of theory.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact There will be two 2-hour sessions of lab-based classes per week. In these sessions, theory and practical content will be integrated. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be expected to spend 1 hour each week reading lecturer-recommended information sources, such as the recommended texts associated with the course. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to undertake 3 hours of practical work (programming practice) each week, strengthening their programming abilities. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact There will be two 2-hour sessions of lab-based classes per week. In these sessions, theory and practical content will be integrated. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Students will be expected to spend 1 hour each week reading lecturer-recommended information sources, such as the recommended texts associated with the course. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to undertake 3 hours of practical work (programming practice) each week, strengthening their programming abilities. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joel Murach. (2017), Murach's Java Programming, 5. Mike Murach & Associates Inc., [ISBN: 978-1-943872-].
  • Paul Dietel, Harvey Dietel. (2018), Java How to Program, 11. Pearson, [ISBN: 0-13-474335-0].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources