Module Details
Module Code: |
PROG C7Z23 |
Full Title:
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Programming Principles
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Tony McCarron
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Module Description: |
Students completing this module will be capable of using a problem-solving approach to design, build and test solutions to fundamental programming problems.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Design, build and test programming solutions using appropriate fundamental programming constructs. |
MLO2 |
Use simple data structures such as arrays and array lists to solve problems. |
MLO3 |
Use abstraction and decomposition as techniques to create well structured solutions using both user-defined static methods and standard library methods. |
MLO4 |
Read and write from files using library classes. |
MLO5 |
Create programs with GUI interfaces. |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Programming Constructs
Variables, types, expressions and assignment, Console based input-output, validation.
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Control Structures
Conditional and iterative control structures
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Api
Familiarity with the methods of library classes e.g. String, Math, Random etc.
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Methods
Method definition, invocation, variable scope, parameter passing, return types, and method overloading
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Simple Data Structures
Arrays and ArrayLists.
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Input-output
Files : reading and writing, GUI based programming.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Part Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
Practical |
Contact |
Three 2-hour lab-based classes with the delivery of new content integrated with practical implementation. |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Independent work both lecturer- and and self-directed. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Investigation and directed learning from both books and online resources. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Practical |
Contact |
One 3-hour lab based class with the delivery of new content integrated with practical implementation. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Independent work both lecturer- and and self-directed. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Investigation and directed learning from both books and online resources. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Julie Anderson & Herve J. Franceschi. (2018), Java Illuminated, 5th Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning, [ISBN: 9781284140996].
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Stuart Reges & Marty Stepp. (2014), Building Java Programs : A back to basics approach., 3rd Edition. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9780133449440].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, CodingBat, Stanford, Nick Parlante,
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Website, Marty Stepp. (2019), Practice-It, University of Washington,
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Website, 'Java API',
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