Science, Engineering and Technology

KXT203

2009  KXT203  Software Construction

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXT203 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 13-JUL-2009 10-AUG-2009 31-AUG-2009 16-OCT-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ G3H] [ K3B] [ K3G] [ K3P] [ K3R] [ L3L] [ N3A] [ N3N] [ R3A] [ R3S] [ S2D] [ S2G] [ S3F] [ S3G] [ S3I] [ S3L] [ S3U] [ S3X] [ S5A] [ S6J] This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides a solid grounding in object-oriented software design methods and programming. Students are exposed to requirements extraction and Use Case analysis. They are taught how to decompose problems into object-oriented models, and then how to implement those models in an object-oriented manner. Intermediate java programming is covered, including construction of GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). Students are also given an introduction to practical elements of the software construction process, including version control and build systems.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: In-semester project (30% total), one 3-hour final examination (70%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	KXT102 or KXG162
M.Excl	KXT253

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)

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