Syllabus for Computer Programming I

Learning outcomes

To pass, the student should be able to

<ul><li>explain fundamental concepts such as class, object, encapsulation, and concepts closely related to these;

<li>analyse and solve problems using programming constructions;

<li>use the programming language Java and

<ul><li>read and explain Java programs

<li>write and use classes

<li>write program with several coupled classes;

</ul>

<li>use a programming environment;

<li>test and debug a program.

</ul>

Content

Introduction to programming: the purpose of programming, programming steps and phases, programming in a context e.g. through applications, programming environments, programmer's perspective on a computer system.

Algorithms: the program as an algorithm, the difference between algorithms in real-life and in a computer program.

Object oriented problem solving: introduction to object oriented analysis and design. The concept model, class, object, encapsulation, instance variables, constructors and methods. Class variable and class method.

Data types: primitive data types and references, including arrays.

Algorithm components: assignment, sequence, selection, iteration. Arithmetic and logical expressions, terminal I/O.

Programming: writing programs, classes and using built-in classes. The program flow.

Programming techniques: systematic problem analysis workflow, program design, implementation, testing, debugging and documentation.

Instruction

Lectures, problem classes and/or computer lab, assignments, and a guest lecture.

Assessment

Written examination (2 credits) and approved assignments (3 credits).