Syllabus - Cop 2250 - Java Programming 1 - Term 520

SYLLABUS - COP 2250 - JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 - TERM 520

FALL 2016

INSTRUCTOR:

Name: Brad Yourth

Email:

Office: ES 213D, Clearwater Campus

Office Hours: Please see Instructor Course Page below

Instructor Course Page:

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:

Department: College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT)

Dean: Dr. Sharon R. Setterlind

Office Location: St Petersburg/Gibbs – TE116C

Office Telephone Number: 727-341-4724

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description

Prerequisite:COP 1000. Thisis a beginning programming course in theJava language.Thestudentwill learn to solve programming problems by designing,coding, executing, and debugging Java programs.Major topicscovered include: data types and expressions, selections, loops, methods, arrays, classes andobject-orientedprogramming,exceptionhandling, abstract classes, interfaces,text I/O,and an introductiontoJavaFX.

Course Topics:

• Elementary programming
• Selections
• Loops
• Methods
• Arrays
• Objects and classes
• Inheritance
• Exceptions and text I/O
• Abstract classes and interfaces
• JavaFX basics

Major Learning Outcomes

1. The student will code Java programs that solve computer programming problems of various difficulty levels.
2. The student will code Java programs to read keyboard input, perform calculations, and generate output.
3. The student will code Java programs that employ simple and nested decision structures.
4. The student will code simple and nested loops, possibly using accumulators and counters.
5. The student will design and code methods, including methods needing arguments or returning a value.
6. The student will code Java programs using simple arrays and multi-dimensional arrays.
7. The student will code custom Java classes and create objects to model data for programming problems.
8. The student will write Java programs that demonstrate inheritance.
9. The student will code Java programs that create and read text files and demonstrate exception handling.
10. The student will write Java programs that use abstract classes and interfaces.
11. The student will write basic JavaFX graphical programs.

Learning Outcomesand Objectives:

1. The student will code Java programs that solve computer programming problems of various difficulty levels by:
2. Analyzing programming problems and developing solutions as a sequence of ordered steps.
3. Expressing the sequence of ordered steps in Java coding statements.
4. Choosing appropriate data types and identifiers for Java variables.

1. The student will code Java programs to read keyboard input, perform calculations, and generate output by:
2. Coding Java programs that use the Scanner class to read keyboard input into variables.
3. Coding Java programs that use arithmetic operators and evaluate mathematical expressions.
4. Coding Java programs that use constants.
5. Coding Java programs that work with methods of class String.
6. Coding Java programs that format numeric output to specified decimal places.
   
7. The student will code Java programs that employ simple and nested decision structures by:
8. Coding Java solutions to programming problems that require if-else and if-else if-else selections.
9. Coding Java solutions to programming problems using a switch.
10. Writing Java code that generates random integers within a specified range.
11. Coding Java programs using conditional expressions.

1. The student will code simple and nested loops, possibly using accumulators and counters by:
2. Writing Java programs that use simple and nested while loops and do while loops.
3. Writing Java programs that use simple and nested for loops and for each loops.
4. Controlling loop iterations with the break and continue keywords.
5. Coding Java programs that employ counters and accumulators.

1. The student will design and code methods, including methods needing arguments or returning a value by:
2. Writing and calling custom void methods and custom methods that return a value.
3. Writing and calling custom methods that require one or more arguments.
4. Coding Java programs that demonstrate knowledge of variable scope.
5. Coding Java programs that feature method overloading.

1. The student will code Java programs using simple arrays and multi-dimensional arrays by:
2. Writing programs that create simple and multi-dimensional arrays of primitive types and strings.
3. Writing and calling methods that take arrays as arguments and methods that return an array.
4. Coding programs that process arrays with loops and programs that copy, search, and sort arrays.

1. The student will code custom Java classes and create objects to model data for programming problems by:
2. Defining classes with instance variables, constructor methods, and instance methods.
3. Defining classes with static variables, static methods, and constants.
4. Writing Java programs that create objects and arrays of objects.
5. Coding Java programs that instantiate custom classes and demonstrate encapsulation.
6. Coding programs that pass objects to methods and return objects from methods.

1. The student will write Java programs that demonstrate inheritance by:
2. Coding super classes and subclasses and writing Java programs that work with instances of same.
3. Overriding super class methods in subclasses.
4. Coding Java programs that demonstrate polymorphism and dynamic binding.
5. Writing programs that override methods of the Object class and the instanceof operator.
6. Coding programs that create and process instances of the ArrayList class.

1. The student will code Java programs that create and read text files and demonstrate exception handling by:
2. Coding programs that use the File class and PrintWriter class to create text (ASCII) files.
3. Coding programs that use the Scanner class to read text files into data for processing.
4. Writing Java programs that feature both Java API exception types and custom exceptions.

1. The student will write Java programs that use abstract classes and interfaces by:
2. Coding abstract classes and their subclasses and using them in Java programs.
3. Coding classes that implement Java API interfaces and using them in Java programs.
4. Coding custom classes that implement custom interfaces in Java programs.
5. Writing Java programs using custom classes that implement the Comparable interface.

1. The student will write basic JavaFX graphical programs by:
2. Coding JavaFX programs using various layout panes and various nodes.
3. Coding JavaFX programs that display images and JavaFx shapes as specified.
4. Coding JavaFX programs that display colors and text nodes in fonts as specified.

Career Ready Preparedness Program

The College of Computer and Information Technology (CCIT) has implemented a Career Ready Preparedness Program (CCRP) where students will set up their electronic portfolio in MyCourses and participate in online career workshops. Students who are required to take an internship must participate in the video webinars and take a quiz for each career workshop. Upon receiving a grade of 70% or better on each quiz, a certificate is issued for the student to post in their ePortfolio. Directions to set up the eportfolio and the webinars are found in the table of contents of the course.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
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• Edition: 10th
• Author: Y. Daniel Liang
• Publisher: Pearson

The textbook is needed immediately. Wise students get it and start reading it before the course starts. Be sure to read the chapters and try all of the zipped examples before tackling the Java programming assignments.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Course Dates: August 15 to October 6

Drop/Add: Friday, August 19

Last day to withdraw with a “W” grade: September 15

Course Closes at 6:00pm on Thursday, October6

Other Dates:

COURSE OPERATIONS

This is an intensive, introductory course in Java programming. Java may seem challenging at first, but you will get over that with practice. If you have questions or problems, use the Course Forum. Be specific when describing the issue. You can even paste in some code (just a few lines) that isn’t working for you. Your professor will respond to Course Forum postings with tips and suggestions. You can do the same to help your classmates. Don’t fall behind. Get help right away to keep pace.
NOTE: At the 60% point in the course, students who are badly behind (2 assignments) might be dropped.

Online Sections
In online sections, students will meet the course objectives by reading the course text book and supplemental resources, trying example programs, watching instructional screen-capture videos, and completing weekly Java coding assignments by specified due dates. Due dates can be seen in the schedule later in this document, and in the MyCourses Calendar. Students are advised to set aside at least six weekly hours for these tasks.

Blended Sections

In blended sections, students meet the course objectives by attending computer lab sessions on campus and by study at home. Your professor will manage learning activities during the computer lab sessions and provide instructions for home study duties. Home studies will include reading the course text book and supplemental resources, trying example programs, watching instructional screen-capture videos, and completing weekly Java coding assignments by specified due dates. Due dates can be seen in the schedule later in this document, and in the MyCourses Calendar. Students are advised to set aside at least three weekly hours for these tasks.

Traditional (face-to-face) Sections

In traditional, on-campus sections, students meet the course objectives by attending computer lab sessions, but also by study at home. Your professor will deliver lessons and manage learning activities during the computer lab sessions. Home studies will include reading the course text book and supplemental resources, trying example programs, watching instructional screen-capture videos, and completing weekly Java coding assignments by specified due dates. As in all traditional courses, home study is important for achieving the course objectives. Due dates can be seen in the schedule later in this document, and in the MyCourses Calendar.

OUR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SPC uses the MyCourses Learning Management System. Use your student ID number and password to login and access the resources for COP 2250. This course presents a sequence of modules that students work through in order. Each module is based on the content in one or more text book chapters. Every module contains sub-tasks to be worked through in order, culminating in a Java coding assignment.

A typical module has the following subtasks:

• A list of the module objectives.
• A document that summarizes skills and knowledge needed to meet the objectives.
• A zipped file that contains the text book sample programs.
• A second zipped file with additional sample programs.
• One or more screen-capture video lessons.
• A document that details the requirements for an assignment.
• A drop box for submitting the assignment.

Students are encouraged to explore additional learning activities, too. For example, when studying example programs in the text book and zipped examples, ideas for similar programs will often come to mind. Students are strongly urged to pursue these ideas and write their own original programs, and to share them with the class. There is no better way to learn. To become a proficient programmer, you have to write computer programs. Lots of them!

ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance is expected and will be taken at the start of every class in face-to-face and blended sections. In online sections, attendance will be based on progress as determined by the instructor. Attendance is crucial to keeping pace and eventual success. Students who are far behind (2 assignments) at the 60% point risk being dropped.

GRADING:

This is a 150-point course, points being awarded according to the table below.

* A second submissionmight be allowed to earn more points, but it must be submitted promptly. See below.

Grade Point Thresholds

Note: A minimum grade of C is required for the A.S. Degree.

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:

Assignments are due at 11:30pm on every Sunday throughout the course. Every effort will be made to grade assignments on the following Monday.Assignments submitted on time that do not earn the full 10 points can be resubmitted onceby 11:30 pm on the following Tuesday without penalty. Late assignments will be accepted until 11:30 pm Tuesday, but with a one point deduction per day. Drop boxes close at that time. See the Calendar in MyCourses for details.

FINAL EXAM WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY

The exam opens on October 2 and will remain open until course shutdown at 6:00pm, Thursday October 6.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

All students are expected to abide by the SPC Honor Code, viewable at

CODE OF CONDUCT:

• I will not share solutions to assignments unless invited to do so as part of the assessment.
• I will not take part in any activity that dishonestly enhances my own results, or dishonestly affects the results of other learners.
• I will use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in all course communications.
• I may engage in robust debate where appropriate to the learning experience but I will not deliberately personally attack or offend others.
• I will not use racist, sexist, homophobic, sexually explicit or abusive terms or images, or swear words or language that might be deemed offensive.
• I will not participate in, condone or encourage unlawful activity, including any breach of copyright, defamation, or contempt of court.

COLLABORATION RULE:

Some assignments might require students to collaborate with classmates to develop a program, but as a general rule, submitted programs must be entirely the work of the submitting student. Please do not refer to course materials from previous terms.

In comments in the drop box for each programming assignment, list:

• All collaborators, including SPC tutors.
• All written sources that you consulted, other than the text and course handouts from this term.
• If you had no collaborators and consulted no written sources, then write, "I worked alone."

Homework without a collaboration statement will not be graded. If you somehow violate the collaboration policy, your best option is to tell us before we notice. Mistakes you confess are forgivable.

ORACLE JAVA CERTIFICATION

If you achieve a B grade or better in both this course and Java II (COP 2251), SPC will pay the $95 fee so you can try for the Oracle Java Foundations Certification, Exam 1Z0-811. Learn more in the Get Java Certified module in the Table of Contents.

GETTING HELP WITH JAVA – STEPS TO TAKE

1. There is a Course Forum where you can ask questions about Java (or anything else about this course). Your professor, or a classmate, will respond to help you.
2. You can email your instructor with a Java question.
3. You can seek out a tutor at a Learning Support Center. Look here:
4. Your professor may also be available during office hours. Refer to your professor’s instructor page. Make an appointment and indicate the topic or part of the course for which you seek help.

Above all, take action immediately to avoid falling behind! Do not procrastinate!

GETTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Call727-341-HELP(727-341-4357)

Attendants are available at the number above from 7:00am to 12:00am (Midnight), 7 days a week, to assist you with technical issues related to MySPC, MyCourses, Student Email, and other technology related problems. You can also find help at

SYLLABUS ACCEPTANCE POSTING:

Students must make a posting to inform the instructor that they have read, understand, and will abide by the rules of the syllabus and all college policies.

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION (SSI):

The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester and is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement. The SSI will show up near the end of the course. Please complete the SSI so we can improve our offerings.

Best wishes for an enjoyable, productive course!

Brad Yourth

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM

In the event thattopics listedin this addendum also appear in your syllabus, please note that you should rely on the addendum informationas this information is the most current.

Emergency Preparedness

In the event that a hurricane or other disaster causes closure of St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college web site for an announcement of the College’s plan to resume operations.

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Log in to confirm that you have access, reporting any difficulty to the SPC Student Technical Support Center at 727 341-4357 or via email at .

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP/ ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION

Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets prior to the second class meeting. Students CAN drop a course through Friday of the first week of classes and be eligible for a refund. Except by appeal to an associate provost, students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes. Online classes may be added through the standard drop/add period for that course.

GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES

State policy specifies that students may not repeat courses for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to an associate provost. Students may repeat a course one time without penalty. On the third attempt, students will pay the full cost of instruction. In addition to any required lab or special fees, the full cost of instruction rate for 2011-2012 is $352.29 per credit hour. In addition, on the third attempt students may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. The grade on the final last attempt with the exception of a “W” grade will be the grade that will be calculated into the overall grade point average. (Developmental courses do not average into the grade point average).