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Programming and Software Development (COMP90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Najam Nazar
Semester 2
Najam Nazar
Overview
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AIMS
The aims for this subject is for students to develop an understanding of approaches to solving moderately complex problems with computers, and to be able to demonstrate proficiency in designing and writing programs. The programming language used is Java.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered will include:
- Java basics
- Console input/output
- Control flow
- Defining classes
- Using object references
- Programming with arrays
- Inheritance
- Polymorphism and abstract classes
- Exception handling
- UML basics
- Interfaces
- Generics
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subjects, students should be able to:
- Apply the concepts of object-oriented design to the solution of computational problems
- Read and understand a Java program of small to medium complexity
- Write a Java program of small to medium complexity, which contains a number of classes with console user interface
- Be able to apply a range of data structures and algorithms in problem solving
- Understand the process and methods of software design and implementation using Java programming language
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following skills:
- Understand major concepts of object-oriented programming and design including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
- Design, implement and test a program for small and medium size problems in the Java programming language.
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
No longer available |
OR
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90059 | Introduction to Programming |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BMEN20003 | Applied Computation in Bioengineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-IT Master of Information Technology
- MC-MTRNENG Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- GD-CS Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- MC-DATASC Master of Data Science
- GD-DATASC Graduate Diploma in Data Science
- Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) informal specialisation in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SWEN20003 | Object Oriented Software Development |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One online quiz, of 30 minutes duration (estimated 5 hours of preparation) in the middle of the semester (Week 3 or 4). Addressing ILOs 1, 2, and 4.
| Week 3 or Week 4 | 10% |
Two programming assignments, worth 15% each, due in Week 6/7 and Week 9/10 respectively, each requiring 15 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3 and 4.
| Week 6 or 7 (Assignment 1) and Week 9 or 10 (Assignment 2) | 30% |
A final project comprising of two parts: One programming project worth 40%, due at the end of the teaching period. One 1-hour online quiz timetabled during the exam period (20%). Addressing ILOs 1 to 5.
| Part 1: End of Teaching Period Part 2: During Examination Period | 60% |
Additional details
Students are advised that the usual 50% threshold for passing the subject still applies.
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Najam Nazar Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 46 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour workshop per week (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour lab) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Najam Nazar
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Najam Nazar Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 46 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour workshop per week (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour lab) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Najam Nazar
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 16 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject comprises a weekly 2-hour lecture followed one 2-hour tutorial per week (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour lab) exercise. Weekly readings are assigned from the textbook, and weekly laboratory exercises are assigned. Additionally, a significant amount of project work is assigned.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
At the beginning of the year, the coordinator will propose a textbook on Java programming which will be made available through University Book Shop and library. The current suggested textbook is Walter Savitch: Absolute Java. Pearson Education International. 4th Edition (or 5th Edition).
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The IT industry is a large and steadily growing industry. Programming skills are essential for working in the IT industry, for example in software development companies, website development companies, telecommunication companies and game development companies. Most large companies have an IT department for managing their software or server. Programming skills are also necessary for employees in such IT departments.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Graduate Diploma in Computer Science Course Graduate Diploma in Data Science Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Data Science Course Master of Biostatistics Course Master of Mechatronics Engineering Course Master of Information Technology Major Computer Science Specialisation (formal) Software Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Software with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 16 February 2024