Overall objectives:

1 In this course, students should acquire the following competences that are specific to the topic of the course: - Understanding of the theoretical concepts underlying object oriented programming; - Development of skills for creating software using an object oriented programming language (Java); - Analysis of situations/problems prior to the development of the software through the development of conceptual models that aim at optimizing the proposed solution.

2 Moreover, students should develop some adittional general skills such as: - Capacity to work in the context of a team; - Development of communication skills, both oral and written.

Syllabus:

Literature/Sources:

John Lewis, William Loftus, Addison Wesley Java Software Solutions, Foundations of Program Design. Pedro Coelho Programação em Java - Curso Completo. John Lewis & William Loftus Java Software Solutions - Foundations of Program Design. Addison Wesley.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology: The following methodologies are used: 1. Theoretical classes. 2. Practical classes for implementation of programs following the theoretical content. 3. Team work for implementation of projects. 4. Oral presentation of projects. The evaluation consists of: 1- Test (40% of the grade, minimum grade of 8) 2- Group project 1 (20% of the grade, minimum grade of 8) 3- Group final project (40% of the grade, minimum grade of 8)