MODULE SPECIFICATION

Module Title:               Object Oriented Programming

Module Code:              EE553

Delivery:                      Semester 1

School:                         Electronic Engineering

Module Coordinator:  Derek Molloy

Office Number:  S356

Level:            5                            Credits: 7.5

Pre-requisite(s):  Some programming skills (undergraduate) course. Exposure to basic C programming (Or any similar language Pascal, Perl, Basic, Fortran etc.)

Co-requisites(s):          None

Module Motivation:

Object Oriented Programming is a software methodology that is commonly being used in the workplace. This module will allow the student to gain experience in the C++ and Java programming languages from an engineering point of view.

Learning Outcomes:

Having successfully completed this subject, the student will:

1.  Have an understanding of OOP principles

2.  Be familiar with C++ and Java programming techniques.

3.  Be familiar with advanced Java programming issues.

Indicative Time Allowances:

                                      Lectures:       36

                                      Tutorials:        0

                                Laboratories:        0

                                 Assignments:       30

        Independent Learning Time:       46.5

                                      TOTAL:       112.5

Note: Assume that an A (double) module load represents approximately 150 hours work and a B (single) module represents approximately 75 hour’s work. This includes all teaching, assignments, lab work and an estimated private study/learning time associated with the module.