Module: OOP and Class Hierarchies

Object-Oriented Programming and Java Class Hierarchy.

Learning Outcomes

Use standard libraries or packages as well as advanced object-oriented programming techniques

The student will:

Use polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation in substantial Java programs, when appropriate reusing and extending previously created classes.

Readings

Text: 1.1 - 1.2

ADTs and Object-Oriented Programming

Textbook Exercises 18 Jan 12:00 AM

SC: ADTs and OOP

ADTs, Interfaces, and introduction to OOP

screencast 13:30 min 18 Jan 12:00 AM

Text: 1.3 - 1.8

Class Hierarchies

Textbook Exercises 20 Jan 12:00 AM

SC: OOP in Java

OOP, polymorphism, and class hierarchies

screencast 8:30 min 20 Jan 12:00 AM

SC: Java Interface Review

Quick review of Java Interfaces

Optional Review 5 min

SC: Java Class Hierarchy Review

Quick review of Java Class hierarchies.

Optional Review 5:20 min

SC: Java Object Equality Review

Review of Object equality.

Optional Review 5 min

Experiential Learning

Object Oriented Programming Practice Quiz

Write a simple Java Class that implements an interface.

Practice Quiz

Practice: Classes

Designing classes.

18 Jan 12:00 AM

Practice: Inheritance

Class hierarchies.

20 Jan 12:00 AM

H02: OOP, Class Hierarchies and Interfaces

Implement a simple class hierarchy with interfaces.

22 Jan 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q02: Person Class

Quiz 18 Jan 12:00 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn about the Java programming language, Use standard libraries or packages as well as advanced object-oriented programming techniques

This assessment will verify that students understand the basics of Object Oriented Programming:

Class Hierarchies,
Interfaces, and
Overriding methods.

H02: OOP, Class Hierarchies and Interfaces

Assignment

This assessment will verify that students understand how implement simple class hierarchies and interfaces.