Programming fundamentals in java

FIT1051

Synopsis

This unit will provide you with an overview of the fundamental knowledge and skills required to code applications. The topics covered will include: the context of programming in an industrial SDLC, dealing with code 'plumbing', data, using API library classes, common business logic patterns and their implementation using control structures, methods and modularity, value and reference types, coding custom driver and concept classes, class inheritance, interfaces, multi-class applications.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks (16)

IT project managementFIT2002
Mobile application developmentFIT2081
DatabasesFIT2094
Full stack developmentFIT2095
Object oriented design and implementationFIT2099
Software engineering process and managementFIT2101
Software quality and testingFIT2107
Business information systems design and innovationFIT2114
Software engineering: Architecture and designFIT3077
Maker labFIT3146
DatabasesFIT3171
UsabilityFIT3175
iOS app developmentFIT3178
Data visualisationFIT3179
Work Integrated Learning - Industry placementFIT3190
Industry-based learning onboarding (4 weeks)FIT3202

Offerings (4)

First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS / Malaysia · ON-CAMPUS
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS
Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 4 areas of study

Business information systemsCore units
Business information systemsLevel 1 and 2 units
Mobile apps technologies Core units
Software developmentCore units