COMP 1231: Computer Programming II
In this continuation of COMP 1131: Computer Programming I, students are introduced to the programming tools required to solve a more advanced set of problems. Students further develop their knowledge of the principles of object-oriented design and programming, including the use of interfaces and inheritance, and learn the fundamentals of sorting data and data structures.
Learning outcomes
- Work with procedural and object-oriented aspects of the Java language.
- Develop sound techniques for designing, developing, and documenting well-structured programs using proper software engineering principles.
- Continue to apply problem-solving skills and provide a foundation for advanced programming courses using an object-oriented programming (OOP) methodology.
- Implement common programming algorithms for data collections for use in further programming courses.
- Develop a GUI interface and related processing for an application.
Course topics
- Module 1: Inheritance
- Module 2: Polymorphism
- Module 3: Exceptions
- Module 4: Introduction to Collections - Stacks
- Module 5: Graphical User Interfaces
Required text and materials
The following text would have been purchased in COMP 1131. If students did not take COMP 1131 and/or don't already own the required textbook, please be aware that students will need to purchase it. To do so, please contact Enrolment Services at student@tru.ca or 1.800.663.9711 (toll-free in Canada), 250.852.7000 (Kamloops, BC),
- Lewis, J., DePasquale, P., & Chase, J. (2020). Java foundations: Introduction to program design and data structures (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-0-13-520597-6
Note: Students with the 4th edition of the text are not required to update to the 5th edition; however, please note that there will be some variation with page references in the course.
This textbook is also used for the TRU-OL courses COMP 2231, as well as the TRU on-campus courses COMP 1130, 1230, and 2230.
Additional requirements
- Java Programming Language.
- Microsoft Office or other Office software to view to view Power Point presentations.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
| Quiz 1 | 2% |
| Assignment 1: Inheritance | 8% |
| Quiz 2 | 2% |
| Assignment 2: Polymorphism | 8% |
| Quiz 3 | 2% |
| Assignment 3: Exceptions | 8% |
| Quiz 4 | 2% |
| Assignment 4: Introduction to Collections - Stacks | 8% |
| Quiz 5 | 2% |
| Assignment 5: Graphical User Interfaces | 8% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
