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:
- Read and understand a Java-based software code of medium-to-high complexity.
- Write a Java application of medium complexity (consisting multiple classes).
- To use standard and third-party Java's API when writing own applications.
- Understand the basic principles of creating Java applications with graphical user interface (GUI).
- Create a rich user-interface applications using modern API like JAVAFX and others.
- Understand fundamental concepts of computer science: structure of computational process, algorithms and complexity of computation.
- Understand the basic approaches to designing software application and implementing the design using Java programming language.
Indicative Assessment
- Homework and Labs (10%)
- Assignments (30%)
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Mid-Semester Test (10%)
- Final Theory/Lab Examination (50%)
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Workload
One two-hour lecture and one one-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks. One two-hour practical lab session for each of 8 weeks.Naturally a considerable amount of self study is expected; with an approximate 120 hours of work for the course.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Core Java for the Impatient, 2015 edition or later, by Cay S Horstmann (Addison-Wesley Professional, ISBN 9780321996329)
Preliminary Reading
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. Tuition fees are indexed annually. 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 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2301 | 20 Feb 2017 | 27 Feb 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 26 May 2017 | In Person | N/A |
