• Offered by Research School of Computer Science
  • ANU College ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Classification Transitional
  • Course subject Computer Science
  • Areas of interest Information Technology
  • Academic career PGRD
  • Course convener
    • Dr Alexei Khorev
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Offered in First Semester 2014
    See Future Offerings

A Java-based introductory programming course which includes aspects of good programming practice and software engineering.This course can be studied for credit in the following programs:

  • Master of Information Technology Studies
  • Graduate Studies
  • and as an elective in other programs.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Read and understand a Java-based software code of medium-to-high complexity.
  2. Write a Java application of medium complexity (consisting multiple classes).
  3. To use standard and third-party Java's API when writing own applications.
  4. Understand the basic principles of creating Java applications with graphical user interface (GUI).
  5. Create a rich user-interface applications using modern API like JAVAFX and others.
  6. Understand fundamental concepts of computer science: structure of computational process, algorithms and complexity of computation.
  7. Understand the basic approches to designing software application and implementing the design using Java programming language.

Indicative Assessment

Homework and Labs (15%)

Two Programming Assignments (35%)

Final Theory/Practical Examination (50%)

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

Three hours of lectures per week (live or pre-recorded).

One two-hour practical.

Five hours out-of-class study (homework, assignments and self study) per week.

Total workload per week is up to ten hours.

Requisite and Incompatibility

You are not able to enrol in this course if you have previously completed COMP6710.

Prescribed Texts

Java Concepts, 6th Ed, by Cay Horstmann, John Wiley, ISBN 978-0-470-50947-0

Other recommended resources will be listed on the course webpage.

Assumed Knowledge

A degree in the sciences or engineering would be an advantage. Students with no programming background are advised to undertake some personal study of the Java language before taking this course.

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.  

If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

Student Contribution Band:
2
Unit value:
6 units

If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.  Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

Units EFTSL
6.00 0.12500
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee Description
1994-2003 $1980
2014 $2952
2013 $2946
2012 $2946
2011 $2946
2010 $2916
2009 $2916
2008 $2190
2007 $2088
2006 $2088
2005 $2088
2004 $2088
International fee paying students
Year Fee
1994-2003 $3450
2014 $3762
2013 $3756
2012 $3756
2011 $3756
2010 $3750
2009 $3618
2008 $3618
2007 $3618
2006 $3618
2005 $3534
2004 $3450
Note: Please note that fee information is for current year only.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

First Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
2899 17 Feb 2014 07 Mar 2014 31 Mar 2014 30 May 2014 In Person N/A

Responsible Officer: Registrar, Student Administration / Page Contact: Website Administrator / Frequently Asked Questions