Accurately describe the parameter mechanism; use stepwise refinement to solve complex problems; accurately explain block structure and variable scope; design and implement algorithms involving mutual recursion

Describe the exception hierarchy and distinguish between checked and unchecked exceptions; use exceptions for general error handling; process data sets read from files.

Use indentation in a consistent fashion so as to highlight program structure; comment programs; write Javadoc comments.

Discuss the design philosophy underpinning the development of Java.

Declare and manipulate arrays and array lists; use linear structures to solve a range of programming problems.

Read a simple problem description and convert the user requirements to a Java program; ability to convert simple pseudo-code into Java statements.

Developing good program Design methodology & styling

Problem Solving (also things like computational thinking)

Generating clear documentation

Arrays, Lists, dictionaries, vectors, sets

Scope of code

Recursion

Exception Handling