Programming and Software Development

The aim for this subject is for students to develop an understanding of approaches to solving moderately complex problems with computers, and to be able to demonstrate proficiency in designing and writing programs. The programming language used is Java.

• 1Analyse real world problems and design solutions using object-oriented principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
• 2Evaluate the functionality and logic of a Java program of medium complexity, identifying its components and their interactions.
• 3Create a Java program of small to medium complexity, utilising multiple classes and a console user interface, demonstrating understanding of program structure and modularity.
• 4Analyse and select appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve specific computational problems, justifying your choices based on efficiency and suitability.
• 5Be able to analyse new tasks and apply the processes and methods involved in designing and implementing software using the Java programming language.