FDD3456 Advanced Objekt Oriented Systems 7.5 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- A review of object-oriented themes, terminology, the computational model.
- OO language features exemplified in commercial and experimental languages such as Java, Self, Ruby, AspectJ etc.
- Operational semantics of sequential class-based OO languages.
- Hoare’s logic and JML approach to OO static analysis and verification.
- Abadi/Cardelli object calculus to model object-based languages and types.
- Static type checking methods for object-based languages.
- Live sequence charts for OO use-case requirements capture and validation.
- Students can choose a practical mini-project related to any one of the above themes.
Intended learning outcomes
Under the heading of practice we will study some advanced OO programming concepts which are featured in object based languages (such as Self), class based languages (such as Ruby), aspect-oriented languages (such as AspectJ) and requirements/design languages (live sequence charts).
We will also focus on the mathematical theory of OO type systems, including static and dynamic type checking, type safety and models of OO languages such as Abadi/Cardelli object calculus.
The course is examined by means of a mini-project and a take home exam.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
An introductory course in at least one object-oriented programming language is a prerequisite.
An introductory course in logic is strongly advised.
Equipment
Literature
To be announced on the course web page at least 4 weeks before the course start.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Add-on studies
To be discussed with the course co-ordinator.