The first training objective is to provide knowledge of the fundamentals of object-oriented programming, using Java as the reference language and C++ as an alternative language.
The second training objective is to independently develop Java and C++ programs to solve problems related to real-world situations, using object-oriented programming tools.
Knowledge of the topics studied in module 1.
Traditional Frontal Teaching
Methods of assessment and evaluation:
The exam consists of a one hour written test.
The test is aimed at ascertaining the student's ability to create object-oriented software in Java code.
It consists of three questions of increasing difficulty: the first requesting the ability to use the basic constructs of the language and the given array structure, the second requesting the ability to create Java classes containing simple methods, the third requesting the ability to create greater complexity. Furthermore, a fourth open-ended conceptual question is proposed.
In order to pass the exam with a mark between 18/30 and 20/30, the student must be able to solve the first question almost correctly. A grade between 21/30 and 26/30 is attributed when the student is able to carry out the first question completely correctly and the second question partially or completely. A mark between 27/30 and 30/30 is attributed when the student is able to carry out the first two questions completely correctly and partially or completely the third and fourth questions. Honors may be awarded to students who have performed excellently on all four questions.
Cay Horstmann, "Concetti di Informatica e Fondamenti di Java", edizioni Apogeo
Slides of the course.
Program of the Course
The course introduces the fundamental concepts related to object-oriented programming, using JAVA as the reference language and C++ as alternative language.
1 - Basic notions (1 CFU)
Use items. Types and variables. Pointers and References. The assignment operator. Objects, classes and methods. Method parameters and return values. Numeric types. Building objects. Access methods and modifier methods. Object references. Graphic applications and windows. Classes. Public interface.
2 - Operations on objects (2 CFU)
Constructors and methods. Fundamental data types. Numeric types. Constants. Assignment, increment and decrement. Arithmetic operations and mathematical functions. Static methods. Strings. Reading of input data. Decisions. The if statement. Comparing values. Multiple alternatives. Using Boolean expressions. Iterations. while loops. for loops. Nested loops. Random numbers and simulations.
3 - Array (2 CFU)
Vectors. Simple algorithms for vectors. Two dimensional array. Class design.
4 - Advanced notions (1 CFU)
Interfaces and polymorphism. Inheritance. Recursion. Sorting and searching. Introduction to advanced data structures.
Expected Results
Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to understand the main elements and constructs of an object-oriented program. Ability to conceive and implement algorithms to solve problems of medium complexity, inherent to fundamental data structures such as one- and two-dimensional arrays.
Ability to apply knowledge: Ability to independently develop Java and C++ programs to solve problems related to real-world situations, using object-oriented programming tools.
Making independent judgments: To pass the exam, students must independently answer theoretical, analytical, and design questions with free-response answers. Students are therefore required to develop independent judgments regarding the completeness, depth, and accuracy of their freely given answers.
Communication skills: Students are able to illustrate the theoretical and technical rationale underlying object-oriented programming.
Learning skills: After passing the exam, students are able to independently learn other basic features of object-oriented programming.
Teams code: w82phb0
The Teams channel contains various course handouts, which can be used as a guide to the lessons. There are also completed exercises and entire Eclipse projects completed in class. Finally, there are completed assignments proposed in previous exam sessions.
