This unit should provide basic skills in Java programming and software design, with no assumed knowledge of programming. It covers the topics of object-oriented (OO) programming concepts, data flow, control flow, arrays, and the basics of sorting and searching algorithms. This unit is for students from all disciplines to establish skills or understanding of a design process using a set of design notations and design rules, and shows how to develop a correct, readable and reusable solution from a problem specification.