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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Object Oriented Programming I
Module Code	EE219
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Derek Molloy Semester 2: Derek Molloy Autumn: Derek Molloy
Module Teacher	Derek Molloy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - This module aims to allow students to develop basic skills in the concepts behind object-oriented programming and to apply these skills in both the C++ and Java programming languages.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse real-world software systems challenges and develop structured solutions, involving the design of object-oriented classes and class hierarchies
2. Implement such solutions in the C++ and Java programming languages with attention to future design needs
3. Explain the differences and advantages/disadvantages of both the C++ and Java programming languages
4. Use the Java API documentation to develop basic applications using functionality that was not formally taught
5. Implement Java event-driven windowing user-interfaces using the standard component sets

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	OOP Lectures
Tutorial	12	OOP Tutorial
Independent learning time	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to object-oriented programming.
Discuss the concept of objects and classes in object-oriented programming languages. Discuss other concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism..

Analysis and Design.
Briefly discuss methodologies for applying object-oriented concepts to develop solutions for real-world software implementation challenges..

The 'C' of 'C++'.
Quickly summarise the 'C' of 'C++' including a discussion on pointers, typecasting, scope and namespaces..

'C' with Classes.
Discuss the OOP extension to the 'C' programming language, including a discussion on constructors, destructors, abstract classes and static states. Develop command line C++ applications..

Introduction to Java.
Use the knowledge of the C++ language to quickly introduce the Java programming language. Discuss new concepts, the Java life-cycle and the API documentation..

C++ Versus Java.
Discuss the differences and similarities between the two languages, including a discussion on memory management, access specifiers, virtual methods, exceptions, multiple inheritance etc..

Java Applets.
Introduce event driven software applications through the use of Java applets..

Java User Interfaces.
Introduce Java Graphical User Interfaces demonstrating the different components of the AWT library. Discuss in detail its event driven structure..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	C++ Structure Design Assignment	10%	Week 6
Project	Java User Interfaces Assignment	15%	Week 11

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Derek Molloy: 2001, EE219 Object-oriented Programming Notes, DCU, DCU,
Deitel & Deitel: 2008, Java How to Program, 7, Prentice Hall, 0132222205
Deitel & Deitel: 2008, C++ How to Program, 6, Prentice Hall, 0136152503
Barnes & Kolling: 2009, Objects First with Java, 4, Pearson International, 0137005628

Other Resources

None

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