Object-Oriented Programming wi - City University

Tuition Fee

GBP 520

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

2 months

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Computer Programming | Software Development | Software Engineering

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 520

About Program

Program Overview

This beginner-friendly course introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java. You'll gain a solid foundation in OOP and Java, enabling you to build simple programs for everyday problems. The course emphasizes project-based learning and prepares you for a career in programming. It's taught on weekday evenings or weekends for flexible scheduling.

Program Outline

Object-Oriented Programming with Java Part 1: Course Breakdown

Degree Overview:

This beginner-friendly course introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java as the example language. You'll gain a solid foundation in OOP and Java, enabling you to build simple programs for everyday problems. The course caters to anyone interested in programming and those new to Java, offering a flexible learning schedule with two-hour weekday evening sessions or five-hour Saturday sessions.

Outline:

Course Content:

History, present, and future of Java
Java programming basics and OOP concepts
Objects and classes
Structure and contents of a Java class: fields, constructors, methods, parameters, and local variables
Language structure and conventions, operators, expressions
Primitive and object data types
Conditional statements with "if"
Collections and loops (for, while), generics
Introduction to inheritance
Important classes from java.lang and java.util packages
Error handling: exceptions (unchecked exceptions, throw)

Learning Outcomes:

Understand key features of Java programming language
Apply essential OOP concepts and techniques
Explain principles of good object-oriented design
Write Java code to produce simple applications (ticketing app, digital clock, etc.)

Assessment:

This course emphasizes project-based learning:

Weekly projects with feedback from the tutor
Additional projects for rapid progress
No formal assessments, but a certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion

Teaching:

Delivery by an industry professional
Small group instruction
Flexible schedule: weekday evenings or Saturdays
Emphasis on practical learning through projects

Careers:

Java is a popular and widely used language, opening doors to entry-level programming jobs
Build a Java programming portfolio to showcase your skills for prospective employers
Gain confidence for Java-related interview tests

Other:

The course content is designed to help you write simple programs to solve everyday problems.
As the course is taught on weekday evenings or weekends, you can easily fit your learning around other commitments.
This course is a stepping stone for learning other object-oriented programming languages.
The course is part of City Short Courses, following the academic year with terms in Autumn, Spring, and Summer.

Overall:

Object-Oriented Programming with Java Part 1 provides a comprehensive introduction to Java and OOP for beginners, emphasizing practical learning through projects and preparing you for a career in programming.