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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Object Oriented Development | |||
| Reference | CM2601 | Version | 2 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop programming code using the Object-Oriented paradigm (OO) and to apply OO concepts to model and implement a software solution for a given real-world problem. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Undertake a programming task using OO concepts. |
| 2 | Plan software using UML diagrams associated with OO concepts. |
| 3 | Use advanced OO constructs to improve software designs. |
| 4 | Use an OO software artefact for a given real-world programming problem. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Classes and objects: attributes and operations, constructors, access specifiers and non-access specifiers, return types. Operator overloading and conversions. Object oriented programming principles: abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces. I/O streams and file handling. Advanced programming features: exception-handling mechanisms, concurrent programming mechanisms. Object oriented design principles and patterns using suitable modeling tools. Version control Standards and Best Practice Guides, Database Connectivity. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and lab workshops. Students are expected to use GitHub to store answers for tutorial exercises, workshops and programming assignments. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual coursework covering all learning outcomes. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass this module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | CM1601 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Horstmann, C. 2013. Big Java: Late Objects. 1st ed. John Wiley. |
| 2 | Liang, Y. D. 2017. Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version. 11th ed. Pearson. |
| 3 | Deitel, P. and Deitel, H. 2017. Java How to Program, Early Objects. 11th ed. Prentice Hall. |
| 4 | Sommerville, I. 2015. Software Engineering. 10th ed. Pearson. |