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 2012

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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