Course Brief

This course will give students an insight into the object-oriented approach to the design and implementation of software systems. The course also considers specific features of the programming language Java; in particular, graphical interfaces and event driven applications. The second part of the course is intended to give students the necessary background to understand the technical software aspects of how computers communicate across the internet. Students will be introduced to the underlying principles of client-server computing systems and will gain the required conceptual understanding, knowledge and skills to enable them to produce simple web-based computing systems in Java.

  • Introduction, Basic Java and Programming Concepts
  • Basic Programming Concepts – Control Flow, Loops, Methods
  • Objects, Using Objects, Reference vs Primitive Types, Garbage Collection
  • The Java Environment, Array List, Packages, Imports
  • Building Classes – Constructors, Instantiating Classes, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Super Classes and Sub-classes, Abstraction and Interfaces
  • Introduction to Graphical Programming – Swing Basics
  • Introduction to the Application Framework
  • Timers and Animation
  • Swing – Events, Drawing Graphics, Simple Animation, Building a Browser
  • Statics – Classes, Methods, Variables
  • Further Java Concepts: statics, Autoboxing, Dates
  • Exception Handling
  • Swing Building a Browser
  • Streams – Chracter and Byte Streams
  • Object Serialisation
  • Introduction to Network Programming
  • Further Network Programming
  • Multi Threaded applications
  • RMI
  • Applets
  • Introduction to Servlets, JSP and Web Applications

Lectures and tutorials.

Two coursework submissions.

One three-hour unseen written paper and coursework.

  • BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems (UoL)

    This degree prepares you to develop systems that can grow to meet new and changing needs in modern business environments. 

    • This degree is internationally recognized, giving you an advantage in the job market, wherever your career takes you.
    • You can rely on the quality of the content of this degree.
    • You will gain specialist expertise in the development and application of innovative technologies.
    • Our courses are designed to help you develop the analytical, organizational and creative skills sought by employers in the fast-evolving sector.
    • You will receive comprehensive subject guides approved by Goldsmith's academics, as well as access to a wealth of online resources.
    • This programme provides an excellent preparation for a career as a computing or information systems professional.

    In order to obtain the BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems, students will pursue:-

    • 8 core full modules
    • 6 electives (half modules)
    • Final Project

    At SBCS we focus on -

    • Producing graduates who are capable of thinking critically, creatively and ethically.
    • Graduates who are team players with the ability to communicate persuasively.

    Highlights at a glance -

    • Global Recognition
    • Excellent Facilities and Administrative Support
    • Expert Lecturers