48023 Object-oriented Programming

6cp
Undergraduate

This subject introduces students to programming using an object-oriented (OO) methodology. The programming language which is used is Java. The topics covered are: data flow (assignment, numeric expressions, input/output); control flow (selection, repetition); OO concepts (class, object, methods, constructors, visibility modifiers, inheritance); event-driven programming (events and listeners, graphical user interface (GUI) classes, GUI building); data structures and basic algorithms (arrays, sorting and searching). On completion of the subject, students are able to:

understand the key concepts of object-oriented programming, and
read and write small programs in Java

Assessment: Typical assessment includes a final exam, a laboratory component and programming assignments. Lab examination and final examination (70 per cent), assignment (14 per cent), HD project (16 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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