UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Malaysia and South Africa. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 13 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia, South Africa
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit will provide students 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.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
First semesterSouth AfricaOn campus
First semester (Fully flex)ClaytonFlexible
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
November teaching periodClaytonOn campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle
    40%
  • Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Describe the difference between large scale industrial programming and small scale or scientific programming;

  2. 2

    Identify common logic patterns in problem descriptions and implement code solutions to these problems using best practice Java coding patterns;

  3. 3

    Analyse and debug existing Java programs;

  4. 4

    Describe and use the Java Class Libraries;

  5. 5

    Code and test multi-class Java applications;

  6. 6

    Apply good programming practices in accordance with industry standards and professional ethics.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Lectures24 hours
  • Laboratories24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Students will need the latest version of the Java Development Kit and IntelliJ IDE (both available free from the Internet).

Where it fits

FIT1051 is part of 14 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Lim Mei Kuan
Chief Examiners
Dr Nawfal Ali

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT1051?

FIT1051 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after FIT1051?

FIT1051 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including FIT2095, FIT2101, FIT2107, FIT3146, FIT3171 and FIT3173. Those lead on to 13 units in all.

When is FIT1051 offered?

In 2020, FIT1051 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Malaysia and South Africa.

How much work is FIT1051?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT1051 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include FIT1051?

FIT1051 is part of Business information systems; Computer networks and security; Cybersecurity; IT for business; and Mobile apps development, and 3 other areas of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available