Basic concepts in programming, and introduction to the object paradigm. The course introduces the concept of the object paradigm and teaches how to design and implement simple programs in an object-oriented language. The course also covers the basics of how to use a computer and basic software tools in the process of developing programs.
The following schedule is a tentative outline, and approximates the time we will need for each topic. Changes may occur based on the speed we progress with.
| Week | Topics | Reading & Slides | Lab | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1/22 - 1/25) | Introduction | |||
| 2 (1/28 - 2/01) | Java Overview and Design | Chap 1 | 1 | Jan 29: Last day to Add/Drop |
| 3 (2/04 - 2/08) | Java Fundamentals Part 1 | Chap 2 (1st half) | 2 | |
| 4 (2/11 - 2/15) | Decision Structures | Chap 4 | 3 | |
| 5 (2/18 - 2/22) | Java Fundamentals Part 2 | Chap 2 (2nd half) | 4 | No class on 2/18 but meet on 2/19 |
| 6 (2/25 - 3/01) | Classes and Objects Part 1 | Chap 3 | 5 | |
| 7 (3/04 - 3/08) | Review Exam 1 Classes and Objects Part 2 |
Chap 3 | 6 | |
| 8 (3/11 - 3/15) | No class; Spring break | |||
| 9 (3/18 - 3/22) | Loops | Chap 5 | 7 | |
| 10 (3/25 - 3/29) | Array | Chap 7 | 8 | |
| 11 (4/01 - 4/05) | Classes and Objects Part 3 Review Exam 2 |
Chap 6 | 9 | |
| 12 (4/08 - 4/12) | Searching and Sorting | Chap 7 | 10 | 4/12: Last day to Withdraw |
| 13 (4/15 - 4/19) | Exceptions | Chap 10 | No class on 4/15 (Patriots' Day) | |
| 14 (4/22 - 4/26) | Inheritance | Chap 9 | ||
| 15 (4/29 - 5/03) |
Review Exam 3 |
5/01: Exam 3 |
You are expected to take an active role in your learning process. This includes regular attendance, paying attention, taking notes in class, reading the textbook, and completing all course requirements including: 3 exams, lab exercises, homeworks, and quizzes. The material of all exams will come from material covered in class, quizzes, assigned readings, homework, and/or lab projects.
Course grading components:
Course grades follow the following grading scale:
You are encouraged to discuss assigned problems with other people but you must individually design and write your own solutions/code for all assignments. Furthermore, you should explicitly acknowledge any sources of ideas used that are not your own; this includes other people, books, web pages, etc. "Sharing" solutions is strictly prohibited. Submitting modified versions of other people's work as your own is considered cheating. There is a zero tolerance policy for academic dishonesty and offenders will be "rewarded" with a grade of "F".
All assignments (e.g., assignments and labs) will be posted, as well as, submitted on the myCourses.
Complete all required work on time. In the event that an exam (or a quiz) must be missed, or required work cannot be completed on time, due to illness or other serious and unavoidable circumstance, notify the instructor as far in advance as possible by e-mail. Late assignments will not be accepted under any circumstances unless a valid excuse is provided BEFORE the due date.
In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please meet with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and provide the appropriate paperwork from the Center for Access and Success. The necessary paperwork is obtained when you bring proper documentation to the Center, which is located in Pine Dale Hall, Room 7136; phone: 508.999.8711; email: access_success@umassd.edu.
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