| Class Hours: 3.0 | Instructor: |
| Laboratory Hours: 3.0 | Office No.: |
| Credit Hours: 4.0 | Phone No.: |
| Revised: Fall 2007 | E-mail: |
Textbooks: (sold as a packet)I. WEEK/CHAPTER/TOPIC BASIS:
- Java Software Solutions: 5th Edition, by Lewis & Loftus. Addison Wesley
- Java Reference Guide by Peter DePasquale & MyCodeMate
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Week Topic(s) 1 Introduction to objects and algorithms; Introduction to MyCodeMate 2 Software Development Environment-Compile/Execute/Print; A Java program and its algorithm 3 Data types, variables, operations; Interactive I/O 4 Graphics-the Graphics Class, Formatting output, Using classes and Objects 5 The String class, more Graphics, Test 6 Classes and Objects; UML Class Diagram; Constructors; Methods in a class; Encapsulation, object attribute; local variable scope 7 GUI's; Selection algorithms; Conditional statements 8 The switch statement; Repetition statement and algorithms 9 Repetition continued, Dialog boxes, Button components 10 Test, OOD 11 Object-Oriented Design; Static class members; class relationships 12 Interfaces; method overloading; Layout Managers 13 Arrays, Arrays of objects; Two-Dimensional arrays 14 The ArrayList class; Inheritance, abstract classes 15 Final Exam
III. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSES: Students will
- Understand the syntax and semantics of the Java programming language. II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII
- Write Java applications to solve a wide variety of problems. II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII
- Understand and use structured programming concepts. I, III, V, VI, VII, IX, X, XI
IV. EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE: The student should be able to
- Gain a basic proficiency in a Java IDE. Technological Literacy, Active Learning
- Gain a basic proficiency in an industry standard object-oriented programming language. Technological Literacy, Mathematics Outcome, Active Learning, Communication
- Learn to analyze and solve problems using structured and object-oriented techniques. Technological Literacy, Mathematics Outcome, Active Learning
- Use professionally accepted methods and materials in completion of applications. Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning
- Use professional tools to produce software components and documentation. Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning
- Design software solutions to problems. Technological Literacy, Mathematics Outcome, Active Learning, Communication
V. EVALUATION:
- Recognize basic data types. A, B
- Use the following Java operators: arithmetic, logical, conditional, assignment. A, B, C
- Create and use classes and objects. A, B, D, E, G
- Write and use user-defined methods. A, B, C, D
- Use arrays and strings. A, B, C, D
- Understand array sorting and searching algorithms. C, F
- Use program control structures. A, B, C
- Write constructors and destructors. A, B, C, D
- Use some Java classes and their properties and methods. A, B, C, D
- Understand and use class member access modifiers. A, B, D
- Understand and use inheritance. A, B, D
- Understand and use abstract classes. A, B, D
- Understand encapsulation. A, B, D
- Design objects to solve problems. E, F, G, H
- Write algorithms to implement object behavior. E, F, G, H
- Learn fundamental algorithms. B, C, F
- Write well-structured objects and programs. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
- Use the Java string class. A, B, D
VI. POLICIES:
- Testing Procedure:
Students are evaluated primarily on the basis of tests and laboratory assignments. Each instructor must provide full details the first week of class via a syllabus supplement. A minimum of three tests is recommended. Tests will cover material presented in class. Tests are not to be missed without a valid excuse.
- Laboratory Expectations:
Lab attendance is required. Assignments will be given and must be completed and handed in at the designated date. The student is expected to turn in all required documentation for each lab. At least 7 labs are recommended.
- Field Work:
N/A
- Other Evaluation Methods:
Class participation, quizzes and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course.
- Grading Scale:
93 – 100 A 88 – 92 B+ 83 – 87 B 78 – 82 C+ 73 – 77 C 65 – 72 D Below 65 F
- Attendance Policy:
Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.]
- Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.
- Computer Usage Guidelines:
College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.
- Accommodation for Disabilities:
If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
- Other:
Students are expected to promptly attend all lecture and lab classes as assigned. If a class is missed, student must make up all work and get notes and/or handouts.