Fall 2009 CSCI 2133 Introduction to Java

Syllabus

CSCI 2133 Section 390 Call # 14087 Online

Instructor Information
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: william_smith@mail.tulsacc.edu
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Skype: drwillsmith
Office Location: Southeast Campus - 4201
Office hours: Tues/Thurs 8:30 – 12:30
Tues/Thurs 2:00 – 3:00

Textbook

Java Programming 4th Edition by Joyce Farrell (ISBN 1-4239-0128-2)

Prerequisites

CSC 2473 (Intro. to C) or CSC 2843 (Intro. to C++) or instructor approval.

Course Description

An introduction to how Java language is used to develop highly portable applications and applets.
Topics will include data objects, exceptions, threads, and the Abstract Windows Toolkit.

Goals

The goals of the Introduction to Java Programming course are that students, by mastering the topics
presented in this course, gain valuable problem-solving skills and Java knowledge that will enable
them to become proficient in object-oriented programming with Java characteristics.

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Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Java Programming course, students will be able to
apply the object-oriented approach to develop applications and applets with graphics, multithreading,
multimedia, exception handling, I/O, and networking.

Course Content

The course covers fundamental Java programming and core Java API. Specifically, the following topics
will be included:

1. Fundamental programming concepts, including primitive data types, control structures,

methods, method abstraction, and arrays

2. Object-oriented programming: class abstraction and encapsulation, class inheritance, and

interfaces.

3. Java graphics programming: Swing class hierarchy, JDK1.1 event delegation model, creating
user interfaces, drawing geometric figures

4. Java applets: interaction between the Web browser and applets, and conversion between ap-
plications and applets

5. Exception handling: how Java handles exception and how the student can incorporate
exception-handling capability in his/her programs

6. Multithreading and multimedia: using the Thread class and the Runnable interface, anima-
tions, playing audio, and displaying images

7. I/O: I/O stream hierarchy, binary streams and character streams

Course Grade

The course grade will be calculated as follows:

• 16 “You Do It” programming labs @ 10 pts each

• 8 Case Projects @ 20 pts each

• Completion of student information web page - 10 pts

• Ongoing and meaningful participation in Discussion Forums - 20 pts

Total Points Possible: 350

Grading Scale

The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

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Submission of Programming Assignments

All programming labs and programming projects must be submitted via Blackboard.

Late Assignments

There are four deadlines in the course as listed in the agenda. Assignments due prior to those dead-
lines will not be accepted for a grade after the deadline has passed. There is no late penalty for as-
signments submitted prior to the deadlines.

Required Course Participation

This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has not submit-
ted any work by the end of the 1st deadline of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the
course at the instructor's discretion

Copyright Notice

It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software.

Tulsa Community College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not
support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements

The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participat-
ing in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.

Communications

Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be

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sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted
on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and per-
sonal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

Classroom Etiquette

Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learn-
ing and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the
instructor.

Syllabus Changes

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.

Students with Disabilities

TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-
7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about
the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses
within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating cer-
tain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the
faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from
classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

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• require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a sub-
stitute assignment or test;

• Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

• Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

• Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

Institutional Statement

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

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Course Calendar

Week Course Material Assignments

1 Chapter 1 “You Do It” Lab 1

Creating your first Java Classes

2 Chapter 2 “You Do It” Lab 2

Using Data within a Program Case Project 1

3 Chapter 3 “You Do It” Lab 3

Using Methods, Classes, and

Objects

4 Chapter 4 “You Do It” Lab 4

More Object Concepts Case Project 2

5 Chapter 5 “You Do It” Lab 5

Making Decisions

6 Chapter 6 “You Do It” Lab 6

Looping Case Project 3

7 Chapter 7 “You Do It” Lab 7

Characters, Strings, and the

StringBuffer

8 Chapter 8 “You Do It” Lab 8

Arrays Case Project 4

9 Chapter 9 “You Do It” Lab 9

Applets

10 Chapter 10 “You Do It” Lab 10

Graphics Case Project 5

11 Chapter 11 “You Do It” Lab 11

Introduction to Inheritance

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Week Course Material Assignments

12 Chapter 12 “You Do It” Lab 12

Advanced Inheritance Con- Case Project 6

cepts

13 Chapter 13 “You Do It” Lab 13

Understanding Swing Compo-

nents

14 Chapter 14 “You Do It” Lab 14

Using Layout Managers and Case Project 7

Events

15 Chapter 15 “You Do It” Lab 15

Exception Handling

16 Chapter 16 “You Do It” Lab 16

File Input and Output Case Project 8

Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Deadline #1: Week 4 - “You Do It” Labs 1-4; Case Projects 1 & 2
Deadline #2: Week 8 - “You Do It” Labs 5-8; Case Projects 3 & 4
Deadline #3: Week 12 - “You Do It” Labs 9-12; Case Projects 5 & 6
Deadline #4: Week 16 - “You Do It” Labs 13-16; Case Projects 7 & 8

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