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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 15 units, leading on to 38 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1051
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After FIT1051
15 units list FIT1051 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- FIT2002IT project managementNo reviews yet
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- FIT2081Mobile application developmentNo reviews yet
- FIT2093Introduction to cyber securityNo reviews yet
- FIT2094DatabasesNo reviews yet
- FIT2095e-Business software technologiesNo reviews yet
- FIT2099Object oriented design and implementationRated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- FIT2101Software engineering process and managementNo reviews yet
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Pre-reading quizzesOther10%
- Assessment 1Other12%
- Assessment 2Other15%
- Assessment 3Other25%
- Assessment 4Other38%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design and construct Java programs according to standard object-oriented principles;
- 2
Apply and demonstrate debugging processes to Java applications;
- 3
Develop strategies for efficient and effective program testing;
- 4
Document code according to specific programming standards;
- 5
Identify and apply the "object-oriented" concepts of encapsulation, abstraction and polymorphism;
- 6
Explain and apply software engineering principles of maintainability, readability and modularisation.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous 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 teaching activities.
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 10 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- ITBIS01Level 1 unitsBusiness information systemsNo reviews yet
- ITBIS02Level 1 and 2 unitsBusiness information systemsNo reviews yet
- COMNTSEC02Programming unitComputer networks and securityNo reviews yet
- CYBERSEC01Level 1 unitCybersecurityNo reviews yet
- ITFORBUS02Core unitsIT for businessNo reviews yet
- MOBAPDEV02Programming unitMobile apps developmentNo reviews yet
- MOBAPTEC02Core unitsMobile apps technologies No reviews yet
- SFTWRDEV02Programming unitSoftware developmentNo reviews yet
- SFTWAREN02Level 1 programming unitSoftware engineeringNo reviews yet
- WEBDEVT02Additional level 1 unitWeb developmentNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Xiaoning Du
- Dr Lim Mei Kuan
- Chief Examiners
- Rebecca Robinson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1051?
FIT1051 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FIT1051?
FIT1051 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 15 units, including FIT2002, FIT2014, FIT2081, FIT2093, FIT2094 and FIT2095. Those lead on to 38 units in all.
When is FIT1051 offered?
In 2023, FIT1051 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
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?
No. FIT1051 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
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 4 other areas of study.