COP2805 Advanced Java Programming
Syllabus
I reserve the right to change syllabus
at any time.
| Instructor: |
Dick Grant |
| Phone: |
407-328-2055 |
| Office: |
V102F Sanford |
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Office Hours |
| Email: |
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| Textbook: |
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Java How to Program 7th Edition by Deitel and Deitel;
| ISBN-10: |
0132222205 |
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| ISBN-13: |
9780132222204 |
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Course Description:
Students will use more advanced features of the Java programming language to
create complex applications and applets that utilize graphical user interfaces,
databases, multithreading, Internet communications, and multimedia.
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the Java 2D applications programming interfaces to create Java
applets and applications
- Utilize Swing components in Java applications and applets
- Use multithreading to implement animation.
- Display images, play audio, and video files
- Query and update databases from Java applications
- Load documents from a URL into a browser
- Read a file through a URL connection.
- Implement client and server sides of client/server applications.
- Utilize Java utility classes.
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Attendance:
Students taking this course on campus:
Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. No part of your final
grade depends directly on attendance. However, your attendance is
critical for success in this course. It is college policy that the
instructor may withdraw a student who has missed 10% or more of the
scheduled class meetings.
Students taking this course online:
If you are taking this course online, it is conducted entirely via the virtual
Angel class management system classroom. There are no
required sessions on campus. However, to "attend" class you must accomplish the
following items. I will withdraw you from class
automatically if you fail to meet any of these requirements.
- Complete the check in process
before the end of the first week of class.
- Log in to the Angel course site at least once every two weeks.
- Substantially complete and submit assignments. I will automatically
withdraw you from class if you fail to substantially complete and submit
any two consecutive assignments.
Exceptions to the above are granted under extraordinary circumstances such as
illness, military commitments, or religious holidays.
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Grading:
Category
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Points
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Percent of Grade
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| Projects |
300 points |
66% |
| Midterm Exam |
75 points |
17% |
| Final Exam |
75 points |
17% |
| Total |
450 points |
100% |
Your final letter grade will be assigned based on the percentage of
total points you earn as indicated in the chart below:
Percentage of Points
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Grade
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| 90% and up |
A |
| 80% - 89% |
B |
| 70% - 79% |
C |
| 60% - 69% |
D |
| Below 60% |
F |
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Projects:
It is important for you to complete the course assignments in a timely
manner. Each project builds upon the work completed in earlier projects.
The exact due date of assignments are listed in the course calendar in Angel and
on the course syllabus. You must submit your assignment before
the time listed on the due date. The maximum score attainable will be
reduced by 50% if I receive your project after the due date but before
the time due on the same day of the following week. Projects
handed in more than 1 week late will receive a score of zero points.
You may not turn in the same project more than once. If a project has multiple
parts (for example parts A and B), you must turn in all parts at the same time.
You cannot turn in one part one week and the other part another week. In cases
such as this, the entire assignment will assumed to have been turned in on the
later date.
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Exams:
Midterm and final exams are conducted via the Internet. There is no
component of the exams that require you to be on campus. A part of your midterm
and final exams will be a timed exam. A second part of each exam will be a
short written paper.
The midterm exam will be made available at the beginning of the week
indicated in the course syllabus. It must be completed by midnight on the last
day of the week indicated. Midterm exams received after that point will receive
a grade of zero.
The final exam will be made available at the beginning of the week indicated
in the course syllabus. It must be completed by midnight on the last day of the
week indicated. Final exams received after that point will receive a grade of
zero. Only under emergency situations will you be able to
make up a missed exam without prior approval. I will require written
documentation to support your request.
The exact due date of exams are listed in the course calendar in
Angel
and on the course syllabus.
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Questions:
Your willingness to ask questions will be one of the biggest factors in
your success in this class. Check the class bulletin board first to make sure
your question has not already been asked and answered. If it has not, post your
question to the bulletin board. I monitor the bulletin board throughout the day
on Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday in the summer term.) Other
students may also answer your question. You can post questions on the bulletin
board anonymously. Feel free to email me directly if you have a question and you
are uneasy about asking that question on the bulletin board. I check the class
email several times a day Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday
in the summer term.) Plan your work so that questions can be handled during
these time periods. You may also make an appointment to meet with me in person
if necessary. You may also call me with questions.
You should feel free to ask
questions during class if you are taking this course on campus. In
addition to the above resources, I'm usually available directly before class
for questions.
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Withdrawals:
You may withdraw from class by visiting the
registration office at the Sanford or Lake Mary campus. The deadline to withdraw
is usually the point when 70% of the class has been completed. After that
deadline I can withdraw you from class. You must send or fax a written notice to
me if you miss the deadline to withdraw. If you run into problems and are unable
to complete this course, I expect you to administratively withdraw from the
class. Students who fail to withdraw will be graded with zeroes for the
incomplete assignments and exams. Only under the most extreme emergency
circumstances should you ask me to change your status to withdraw after grades
are submitted. I will required written documentation for the request.
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Academic Integrity:
It is acceptable to help one another with
programming "bugs". This can be accomplished by posting questions to
the bulletin board. You may also post small pieces of code to illustrate your
question. Keep in mind there is a big difference between helping and cheating.
You may post parts of your code to the bulletin board, explain what you are
trying to do and what error your are receiving. I or other students may give you
suggestions as to what to try. Do not make entire programs or large segments of
programs available to other students. Do not give a copy of your project or any
part of your project to another student. If you do, all people involved will be
given a zero on that assignment with no means to make up the grade. Do not share
your project design with other students. That also constitutes cheating and the
same penalties as above apply.
I expect all your work in class to be your original work. Obtain my approval
first if you think you need to "borrow" code from a book, the
internet, a coworker, or anyone else. Failure to receive my prior approval will
mean you violated the provisions of the paragraph immediately above.
A second instance of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course for
all those involved. You should also review the policy on academic integrity in
the student handbook.
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Emergency Notification:
In case of emergency conditions, verify the college
is open and classes are being held by calling 407-328-2290 or 407-328-4277. The
SCC website home page features updated
announcements.
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Class Schedule:
Class schedule.
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