FIT9131 Programming foundations in Java
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT9131 Programming foundations in Java is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 22 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- 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
Before FIT9131
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT9131
14 units list FIT9131 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT9004, FIT9017, FIT5131
Overview
This unit aims to provide students with the basic concepts involved in the development of well structured software using a programming language. It concentrates on the development of problem solving skills applicable to all stages of the development process. Students gain experience with the translation of a problem specification into a program design, and the implementation of that design into a programming language. The unit introduces software engineering topics such as maintainability, readability, testing, documentation, modularisation, and reasoning about correctness of programs. Students are expected to read and understand existing code as well as develop new code.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| November teaching period | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design, construct, test and document small computer programs using Java;
- 2
Interpret and demonstrate software engineering principles of maintainability, readability, and modularisation;
- 3
Explain and apply the concepts of the "object-oriented" style of programming.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures24 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
Required resources
Barnes and Kolling. (2016). Objects First with Java . (6th Edition) Prentice Hall.
Technology resources
Java software is freely available to download from the Sun website at http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/
BlueJ is also freely available to download from the BlueJ site at http://www.bluej.org/ You will be given instructions on how to use this in your first tutorial. You are expected to work in the BlueJ development environment.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Judithe Sheard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT9131?
FIT9131 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT9131?
FIT9131 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including FIT5003, FIT5032, FIT5037, FIT5042, FIT5046 and FIT5136. Those lead on to 22 units in all.
When is FIT9131 offered?
In 2020, FIT9131 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT9131?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT9131 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.