Programming 1 - Opinto-opas

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
* Explain basic concepts and terminology of the Java programming language and object-oriented programming
* Design and write small and simple Java programs in the object-oriented way
* Use an IDE for writing and debugging Java programs

This course is a part of the Software Development study profile.

The course prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE), or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in the basics of programming prior commencing the course.

The Java Language, Java API, JDK, JRE, and IDE
* Creating, running, and debugging small stand-alone Java programs in a modern IDE
* Java program structure and life cycle
Elementary programming techniques in Java
* Console input and output
* Data types, variables, and type conversions
* Statements, expressions, and operators
* Control structures
* Sub-programs (methods)
Exception handling
String handling and regular expressions in Java
Manipulating aggregate data structures
* Arrays and lists
Object-oriented thinking
* Object-oriented programming with classes and objects

The student
* shows passable activity and punctuality on the course
* has passable understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has passable knowledge and skills in writing simple Java programs in the object-oriented way
* needs often assistance in problem situations, and in the interpretation of the course material.

The student
* shows good activity and punctuality on the course
* has good understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has good knowledge and skills in writing simple Java programs in the object-oriented way
* uses the course materials and other sources in an effective way to support own learning
* needs sometimes assistance in problem situations.

The student
* shows excellent activity and punctuality on the course
* has excellent understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has excellent knowledge and skills in writing simple Java programs in the object-oriented way
* uses the course materials and independently found sources fluently to support own learning
* can independently examine and solve almost all problem situations
* shows that he/she can acquire more knowledge and skills independently and apply them creatively.

Mostly self-studying at your own pace. Two non-mandatory contact sessions in the first two course weeks. A hands-on programming exam at the end of August. The exam takes place at the Pasila campus.

*** IMPORTANT ***
This course is designed for students with prior programming experience.

The prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE) or another equivalent course, or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in the basics of programming prior commencing the course.

The course material is available in Moodle.

Pasila Campus

The exam dates are available in Moodle.
There are two re-exams.

English

The course is in English. Usually, there are participants from different nationalities.

19.05.2025 - 31.07.2025

There are both programming exercises and written assignments. These are available in Moodle. The Viope platform is used for programming exercise submission.

02.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Mostly self-studying at your own pace. Two non-mandatory contact sessions in the first two couse weeks. A hands-on programming exam at the end of August. The exam takes place at the Pasila campus.

*** IMPORTANT ***
You will be required to confirm your course participation by completing a given set of exercises within the first two weeks of the course.

CONTACT
BLENDED
SUMMER

Kari Silpiö

15 - 30

Hands-on programming exam.
The coursework might raise/lower the course grade by one.

*** IMPORTANT ***
* The required minimum amount of coursework should be completed before the exam.

ITBBA Business Information Technology

0.00 cr

2.00 cr

H-5