COMP6700 Introductory Programming

Offered By	School of Computer Science
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Computer Science
Offered in	First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	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	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 your ownapplications. Understand the basic principles of creating Java applications with graphical user interface (GUI). Create your own GUI application of low complexity using the AWT/Swing Java packages. Understand fundamental concepts of computer science: structure of computational process, algorithms and complexity of computation. Understand the basic approches to designing software application and implementing the design using Java programming language.
Indicative Assessment	Homework and Labs (10%); Two Programming Assignments (30%); Final Theory Exam (60%)
Workload	One three-hour lecture per week, one two-hour lecture per week and one two-hour practical
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Information Technology
Eligibility	An undergraduate degree.
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	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.
Prescribed Texts	Hortsman, Cay Big Java, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc, Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A., 2007. Other recommended resources will be listed on http://cs.anu.edu.au/Student/comp2750-6700.2008/java_resources.php
Programs	Master of Information Systems Studies and Master of Business Information Systems

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