Course Title: Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: COSC6201C

Course Title: Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4378 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: George Yousif

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852

Course Contact Email: george.yousif@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

 

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This course introduces object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. This course covers algorithm development using standard control structures, design methods such as step-wise refinement, the object oriented programming framework, the use of standard Java classes and interfaces, the use of container classes, disk file processing, introduces techniques for code reuse, and basic strategies for software testing. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTPRG406 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

Element:

1. Apply basic language syntax and layout

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply basic language syntax rules and best practices

1.2 Select and use language data types, operators and expressions, in order to create clear and concise code

1.3 Use the appropriate language syntax for sequence, selection and iteration constructs

1.4 Use a modular programming approach within member or function logic

1.5 Apply arrays, including arrays of objects to introductory programming tasks

1.6 Use standard-array processing algorithms

1.7 Use the facilities of the language to read and write data, from and to, text files, and record the outcomes

Element:

2. Apply basic object-oriented principles in the target language

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Implement a class that contains primitive member or instance variables

2.2 Implement a class that contains multiple options for object construction

2.3 Implement a class that uses user-defined aggregation (object instance or member variables)

2.4 Use the facilities of the language to implement inheritance, to at least two levels

2.5 Use polymorphism at a simple level through inheritance, to enable the easy extension of the code

Element:

3. Debug the code

Performance Criteria:

 

3.1 Use the language debugging facilities of an integrated development environment (IDE)

3.2 Interpret the compiler or interpreter messages to resolve syntax errors, and use debugging techniques to resolve logic errors

Element:

4. Document the activities

Performance Criteria:

 

4.1 Follow organisational guidelines for developing maintainable code, and adhere to the provided coding standards, when documenting activities

4.2 Apply internal documentation to all the code created, and use the documentation tools available in the target language, when documenting activities

Element:

5. Test the code

Performance Criteria:

 

5.1 Create and conduct simple tests, to confirm that the code meets the design specification

5.2 Document the tests performed and the results achieved

Element:

6. Create an application

Performance Criteria:

 

6.1 Develop a solution, when provided with a basic object-oriented design document

6.2 Refer to the appropriate documentation for the language


Learning Outcomes


This course contributes to the development of the following capabilities:

Enabling Knowledge: Syntax and basic features of the object-oriented programming language Java; good programming style, standards and practices in programming; the use of standard Java classes, interfaces, containers; and basic techniques for code reuse and testing.

Critical Analysis: Ability to analyse and model requirements for solving algorithmic computing problems.

Problem Solving: Ability to design and implement computer programs to solve algorithmic computing problems, based on analysis and modelling of requirements.

Communication: Ability to discuss key concepts of object-oriented programming in Java, standard classes and interfaces, code reuse and strategies for software testing.

Responsibility: Ability to apply relevant standards to writing computer programs. Developing an awareness of the role and responsibility the individual has with regard to their own learning.

On completion of this course you should:
• use modular programming approach
• be able to use standard Java classes and interfaces
• use object oriented program development framework (IDE – Integrated Development Environment)
• be able to develop simple algorithms and implement them using the standard control structures
• be able to use arrays and other container classes for storing and manipulating object
• be able to write programs that promote code reuse
• refine the design using step wise/incremental refinement
• be able to correctly manipulate standard data files, focusing on text files
• follow good coding guidelines
• devise strategies to test the software developed.
 


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.

The collaborative classroom based activities will include theory sessions, practical lab sessions, tutorial sessions, and out-of-class research and homework.

We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

 

 

Week

 

 Date commencing  Topic  Assessment
 1  4-Jul

 Introduction to Java and installing JDK.

 Compiling at the command line. 

 Introduction to Eclipse https://eclipse.org/downloads/

 
 2  11-Jul  Variables, datatypes and operators
 
 
3  18-Jul  Decisions and Repetition

 

 Quiz 1 Due

 4  25-Jul  User input and output using Scanner class.
 Formatting output using printf.
 
 5  1-Aug  Methods           

 Assignment 1 Due 

 6  8-Aug  Arrays 

 Quiz 2 Due

 

 7  15-Aug  Reading and writing to and from files 

 

 

 8  22-Aug  Classes and Objects

 Getters/Accesors

 Mutators/Setters

 Constructors

 
   29-Aug  Mid-Semester Break

 

 9  5-Sep

 

 Method Overloading

 Method Overriding

 UML Diagrams

 Assignment 2 Due

 Quiz 3 Due 

 10  12-Sep

 

 Inheritance

 Polymorphism

 
 11  19-Sep

 

 Assignment 3 Due
 12  26-Sep    Quiz 4 Due
 13  3-Oct  

 

 14  10-Oct    
 15  17-Oct    Project Due
 16  24-Oct  Assessment Week  


 The schedule may be subject to change.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

www.rmit.edu.au/teaching/technology/blackboard


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Task 1

Online Quizzes

Task 2

Labs

Task 3

Assignment

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

1.6

X

X

X

1.7

 

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

X

X

4.1

X

X

 

4.2

X

 

X

5.1

 

X

X

5.2

X

X

X

6.1

 

X

X

6.2

X

X

 

To be deemed competent student must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Assignment 3

Project

Online Quizzes

You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course

To be eligible for a resubmission, you must have made a reasonable attempt at completing the original submission.

Resubmissions are only granted at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course, however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.

All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been graded.


Assessment Matrix

Element Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Project  Online Quizzes
 1.1 x x   x x
 1.2 x x   x x
 1.3    
 1.4     x

 1.5

    x
 1.6     x x
 1.7      
 2.1    
 2.2    
 2.3    
 2.4    
 2.5    
 3.1 x x x x  
 3.2
 4.1 x x x x x
 4.2        
 5.1 x x x x
 5.2
 6.1      
 6.2 x x x x x

Other Information

Coding standards:
You may be asked to reformat and change your code as a requirement for competency.
For example, changing a monolithic design to a design with functions, or an object orientated design; formatting scope with two space indentations; documenting your code.

Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT).
So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.

You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.

Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times – Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.

Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1

Late work
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.

Extension of Time for submission of assessable work

A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

If you have any questions about this assessment process, feel free to email me on:george.yousif@rmit.edu.au

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