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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Further Programming (G5067)

Further Programming

Module G5067

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Library

Barnes, D. and M. Kölling (2011) Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction Using BlueJ, Pearson.
Vickers, P. (2009) How to Think like a Programmer: Program Design Solutions for the Bewildered, Cengage Learning.

Module Outline

This module follows on from "Introduction to Programming" and provides an introduction to more advanced programming concepts and techniques. This module covers Java programming, including the use of subclasses and library classes to create well-organised programs, the choice and implementation of appropriate algorithms and data structures (e.g. arrays, lists, trees, graphs, depth- and breadth-first search, the minimax and A* algorithms), and the construction of graphical user interfaces for Java programs.

Pre-Requisite

Introduction to Programming

Module learning outcomes

Explain and exploit subclasses, inheritance and interfaces in Java to produce modular, well-organised code.

Implement simple algorithms and data structures in Java.

Evidence knowledge of basic concepts and principles of object-orientation such as objects and classes, encapsulation, object state, coupling, cohesion and modularity.

Produce graphical user interfaces for Java programs.

TypeTimingWeighting
Multiple Choice questionsSemester 2 Assessment100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterClass2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Bernhard Reus

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