ITO4131 Java programming
Faculty of Information Technology
ITO4131 Java programming is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 16 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ITO4131
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After ITO4131
9 units list ITO4131 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- ITO5145Introduction to data scienceNo reviews yet
- ITO5197Statistical data modellingNo reviews yet
- ITO5201Machine learningNo reviews yet
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Overview
This unit aims to provide you 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. You will 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. You are expected to read and understand existing code as well as develop new code.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test45%
- AssignmentProject55%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
A minimum of 144 hours over the 6 week teaching period should be used to complete assignments, participating in discussions, private study and revision.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Matthew Butler
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ITO4131?
ITO4131 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ITO4131?
ITO4131 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including ITO5003, ITO5047, ITO5136, ITO5145, ITO5197 and ITO5201. Those lead on to 16 units in all.
When is ITO4131 offered?
ITO4131 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does ITO4131 have an exam?
No. ITO4131 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.