Faculty of Engineering Handbook

JAVA TECHNOLOGY

Subject Code:	ECP4136
Objective:	To introduce the details of the Java language and to develop the skill in using the Java API for engineering applications.
Pre-Requisite:	ECP1016 : Computer and Program Design
Credit Hours:	3
Contact Hours:	54 hours (lectures, tutorials & leboratory experiments)
Assessment:	Assignment: 20% Test 1: 15& Test 2: 15% Final Examination: 50%
Laboratory:	Supervised tutorials done in many computer labs, including Multimedia Design Lab, Multimedia Computing Lab, etc. Tutorials are mostly programming tutorials, while a few involve application of theory in paper exercises.
References:	Walter Savitch,"Absolute Java", Addison Wesley, 2004 Deitel and Deitel , "Java How to Program ", Prentice- Hall, 2004. Douglas Bell and Mike Parr , " Java for Students ", Prentice- Hall, 1998.

Course Contents

Introduction to Java Programming
Java basics, Java Applets and Applications, Decisions and Repetitions, Arrays and Strings, Methods and Parameters.
Object-Oriented Programming
Objects and Classes, Encapsulation and Data Hiding, Data Abstraction and Abstract Data Types (ADTs), Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstract classes and Interfaces.
Graphical User Interface Components
Design principles, java.awt and java.awt.event packages, buttons, labels, lists, text fields and panels, Mouse events and Keyboard events, Scrollbars and Layout Managers.
Exception Handling
Basics of Java exception handling, Try blocks, Throwing an exception, Catching an exception, Throws clause, Constructors, Finalizers and Exception handling, Exceptions and Inheritance, finally block.
Files and Streams
Reading and writing Text files & Binary Files

Collections Framework
The collection API, List, Set, Map, iterators

Generic programming
Generics and Subtyping, Generic Method, wildcards

Learning Outcome of Subject

At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:

write Java program to solve various engineering problems.

define Java public, protected, private and package classes by extending parent classes and implementing appropriate interfaces.

construct static/non-static and void/return-typed methods.

declare constants and variables.

use the various aspects and concepts of Object-Oriented Programming language.

define catch blocks to properly handle exceptions that might occur during program execution.

develop Graphical User Interface with Java Swing.

develop program with input and output functions.

Programme Outcomes (% of contribution)

Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering. - 40%

Capability to communicate effectively. - 10%

Acquisition of technical competence in specialized areas of engineering discipline. -15%

Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach. - 10%

Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study. -5%

Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions. - 5%

Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities. - 5%

Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team. - 5%

Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning. - 5%