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The University of Manchester - Object Oriented Programming with Java 1

Country: England
University: The University of Manchester
Course code: COMP 16121
Course title: Object Oriented Programming with Java 1
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: no
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage:
Semester:
Programming language: Java
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://studentnet.cs.manchester.ac.uk/syllabus/?code=COMP16121#learningoutcomes
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Explicit
Learning Outcomes:

Have a clear understanding of the basic principles of the Java programming language

Be able to design and code small Java programs, which meet simple requirements expressed in English.

Be able to test and debug simple Java programs

Be able to write informal justifications for the programs they design. They should also be used to using laboratory notebooks for recording explorations of design alternative.

Have a clear understanding of the need for a development process.

LO categories:

Writing programs

“Fundamentals of Programming”

Testing & Debugging code