SENG6110

Introduction to Software Engineering 1

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is an introduction to object-oriented programming language, for example Java. The course introduces the fundamentals of analysing a problem and then implementing a solution as a computer software system. Students are introduced to the software life cycle and an overview is given of the basic hardware and software components of a computer system. Students learn about problem solving strategies, top-down program development and programming style. The course provides a basic introduction to data abstraction and object-oriented analysis and design. Emphasis is placed on programming and testing.

Objectives

At the end of SENG1110, a student will be able to:
* write complete, well documented and well structured programs.
* use GUI based commands on keyboard, mouse and screen.
* use selection and looping structures.
* understand and write methods.
* understand object declaration & initialization.
* understand and apply (Java) classes to solve problems.
* use input from and output to external files.
* understand and use arrays
* understand basic concepts in object-oriented programming

Content

1. Introduction
2. Input/Output
3. Control structures
4. Methods
5. Object-oriented progamming basics
6. Classes
7. Arrays
8. Recursion
9. Advanced topics

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

No assumed knowledge

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Laboratory

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Mid term as per course outline
Essays / Written Assignments	as per course outline
Examination: Formal	A Final Examination according to the University Examination Timetable,
Laboratory Exercises	as per course outline

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component

Students must obtain 40% in the final exam to pass the course.
Student achieving >25% but less that 40% will be offered an alternate assessment if, and only if, all other assessment items have been submitted.
Students obtaining <25% will not be offered an alternate assessment, and will fail the course, unless students have submitted Adverse Circumstances in accordance with the Adverse Circumstances Policy.

Timetables