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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 16 units, leading on to 61 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1051
Prohibitions
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After FIT1051
16 units list FIT1051 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Pre-reading quizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Assessment 1Artefact12%
- Assessment 2Written15%
- Assessment 3Quiz / Test25%
- Assessment 4Artefact38%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Workshops24 hours
- Applied sessions24 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
You 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 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Tan Choon Ling
- Associate Professor Matthew Butler
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Trung Le
- Mr Tan Yong Xuan
- Dr Stephen Lindsay
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 16 units, including FIT2002, FIT2081, FIT2094, FIT2095, FIT2099 and FIT2101. Those lead on to 61 units in all.
When is FIT1051 offered?
In 2026, 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, Mobile apps technologies and Software development.