Course Title: Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: COSC7391C
Course Title: Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4401 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator: George Yousif
Tel: +61 3 9925 4852
Email: george.yousif@rmit.edu.au
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 unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language including tool usage, documentation, debugging, and testing techniques.
It applies to individuals who are programmers in a variety of fields and who are required to produce simple programs in object-oriented languages.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPRG430 Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
Element: |
1 Determine application design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review and clarify user requirements with user 1.2 Plan and determine application design specifications to satisfy user requirements |
Element: |
2. Implement the application design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop application according to application design and organisational code conventions 2.2 Document application according to organisational documentation conventions |
Element: |
3. Test the application |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop tests to determine that application logic and syntax satisfies user requirements and application specifications, and modify application to meet user requirements and application specifications 3.2 Document tests according to organisational documentation conventions |
Element: |
4. Hand over the application to the user |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review application against user requirements to ensure user requirements are satisfied 4.2 Present application to user and obtain user acceptance |
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
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language, including tool usage, documentation, debugging, and testing techniques.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Elements |
1 |
Programming Fundamentals Analyse simple computing problems |
1.1, 1.2 |
2 |
Analyse simple computing problems (Cont.) Datatypes and Variables Debugging |
1.1, 1.2
|
3 |
Operators User Input Random Values |
1.2 5.2 6.2 |
4 |
Decisions |
1.2, 1.3 3.2 5.1, 5.2 |
5 |
Repetition |
1.2, 1.3 3.2 5.1, 5.2 |
6 |
Functions |
1.2, 1.3 3.2 5.1, 5.2 |
7 |
Lists |
1.2, 1.3 3.2 5.1, 5.2 |
8 |
Tuples Online Quiz 1 released (Due Week 9) |
1.4 3.2 5.1, 5.2 |
9 |
Files and I/O Practical Assessment released (Due Week 10) |
1.7 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.2 |
10 |
Files and I/O (Cont.) |
1.7 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.2 |
11 |
OOP – Classes and Objects |
1.5, 1.6 3.2 5.1, 5.2 6.2 |
12 |
OOP – List of Objects Assignment released (Due Week 16) |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 3.1, 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.1 |
13 |
OOP – Object Aggregation |
1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 3.1, 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.1 |
14 |
OOP - Inheritance and Polymorphism Online Quiz 2 released (Due Week 15) |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5 3.1, 3.2 4.2 5.2 |
15 |
Exceptions |
1.7 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.2 |
16 |
Assignment |
1.7 3.2 4.2 5.1, 5.2 6.2
|
17 |
Resubmissions | |
18 |
Final Resubmissions (if available) |
The schedule may be subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Online Quizzes |
Task 2 |
Practical Assessment |
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 | |
1.2 |
X | X | X |
2.1 |
X | X | |
2.2 |
X | X | |
3.1 |
X | X | X |
3.2 |
X | X | X |
4.1 |
|
X |
X |
4.2 |
X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
- Online Quizzes
- Practical Assessment
- Assignment
You will be allowed a resubmission attempt once per assessment only if it constitutes a reasonable attempt (see below).
For example, if you need to resubmit one of your assessments, you will not be entitled to any further resubmissions for that assessment.
Please read all of the information handed carefully and ask lots of questions if you are unsure.
Reasonable Attempt
You must make a reasonable attempt on each submission to be granted a resubmission attempt.
What constitutes a reasonable attempt?
A reasonable attempt would be attempting to answer all of the questions asked of you to the best of your ability.
Leaving large sections of your work blank, or not submitting sections does not show your teacher you have enough of an understanding of the assessment to be deemed competent.
This indicates to your teacher that you didn’t seek out your teacher for help, or that you did not understand the work.
Please note, in the event you are eligible for a resubmission, a new due date will be provided to you. Please check your feedback carefully as missing this deadline will leave you with your original mark.
Deadlines
Deadlines are set when the course commences and may only be moved by the teacher if there is a reasonable reason to do so.
If work keeps getting pushed back, then it will make the back end of your semester too difficult to handle.
If you do not submit your work by the deadline without an approved extension from your teacher, you will lose your ability to gain a resubmission.
If your work is more than 48 hours late, then you will receive unsatisfactory result for the assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Online Quizzes |
Task 2 |
Practical Assessment |
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 |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
|
X |
X |
2.2 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
X |
4.1 |
|
X |
X |
4.2 |
|
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or assessed.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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