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About the course

Subjects
IT

Course content

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming (OOP), with a focus on their application in the development of IT systems' backends.

 

Students will gain foundational knowledge of object-oriented design and programming, supported by a practice-oriented and interdisciplinary approach. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises, enabling students to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios. 

 

Topics include:

  • Fundamental principles of object-oriented design and the relationship between software design and development.
  • Practical coding techniques using object-oriented methods and an introduction to functional programming.
  • Core OOP concepts in C# and .NET, including data types, control structures, methods, classes, objects, polymorphism, inheritance, and file input/output.
  • Use of class libraries to support code reuse and abstraction.
  • Structuring code for improved readability and collaboration.
  • High-level overview of system architectures and building blocks of a software application.

 

Upon completion, students will be able to design and implement simple software systems using object-oriented techniques and demonstrate an understanding of how these methods contribute to effective IT system development. 

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What you will learn

To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:

  • Develop a simple application through object oriented (OO) design principles and (OO) programming (1).
  • Use tools and techniques for producing simple applications from structured or unstructured specifications (2).
  • Demonstrate the understanding and use of the concepts and fundamentals of object-oriented programming through the development of a simple software application (3).
  • Demonstrate effective code writing by applying best practices that enhance readability, maintainability, and collaboration. (4).
  • Be able to discuss and reflect about concrete code implementations and be able to identify eventual technical limitations to specific business rules implementations (5)
  • Be able to communicate effectively about development methods, techniques and object oriented programming concepts to a wider audience (6).
  • Demonstrate the efficient and correct use of the most important principles of functional programming using valid syntax to perform diverse programming tasks (7).

Facts

Level
Master
Type
Mandatory course
ECTS
7.5
Code
CBUSO1101U
Teaching periods
Spring – semester
Autumn – semester
Academic year
2025/2026
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
Hybrid
Exams
  • Written exam on campus
    Individual exam, summer
  • Written exam on campus
    Individual exam, winter
Assessment type
  • 7 point grading scale