CTIM-157 Intro Java Prog S1 13 E1 (SHOWCASE)

Syllabus

Massasoit Community College

Course Syllabus
Introduction to Java (CTIM157- E1)
Summer 1: 2012

Instructor: Prof. Janet Brown-Sederberg 
Division: Business 
Department: Computer Technology and Information Management 

Office: T105
Telephone: 508.588.9100 x 1630 
Email: jbrown-sederberg@massasoit.mass.edu 
Web Page: http://faculty.massasoit.mass.edu/jbrownsederberg/Summer2012/Home.html

Office Hours: On-line
Class Location: On-line
Day/Time: NA
Duration: 5/29/12 - 6/28/12 

Credits: 3 
Pre/Corequisite: Introduction to Software Design & Development (CTIM281) or Departmental Approval. Prior experience in C/C++ would be helpful but is not required.
Text: 
Author: Savitch
Title:  Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 6th edition
Package Number (Students must get the book and access to myprogramminglab) : MPL package ISBN 0132774151
Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall
Available at Amazon

Description: Java is a platform independent object-oriented programming language used to create applets for the World Wide Web and stand-alone applications. This course will give the student a basic understanding of the Java language and its role in the object-oriented world. The student will create simple applets and applications and be introduced to the new HTML tag and parameters required in Web construction. 

Instructional Objectives:Students will be able to create simple Java programs that include:

•     Expressions and Data Types
•     Variables and Assignment
•     Selection and Decision
•     Repetition
•     Methods
•     Arrays and Lists
•     Objects and Classes

Teaching Procedures: Lecture, hands-on laboratory assignments (in and outside of class time), projects, and examinations.

Topic Schedule (Tentative):

•     Introduction to Computers and Java
•     Expressions and Data Types
•     Variables and Assignment
•     Selection and Decision
•     Repetition
•     Methods
•     Arrays and Lists
•     Objects and Classes

Calendar Schedule: MCC Academic Calendar
Assignments: Lecture, hands-on laboratory assignments (in and outside of class time), projects, and examinations.
Exams: Periodic Quizzes (Dates TBA) 

Grading Policy:
Points: Points will be assigned to assignments, quizzes and attendance. Points will be assigned to attendance, homework, and supplemental assignments/quizzes as follows: 

•     Homework: A point value will be assigned to each homework assignment
•     Supplemental assignments/quizzes: A point value value will be assigned to each supplemental assignments/quizzes

Total Points: The total points earned during the semester will be divided by the possible points to be earned and a letter grade granted according to the scale that follows: 
Scale in Percent of Points Earned/Possible Points: 

100-94 A 
93-90 A- 
89-87 B+ 
86-83 B 
82-80 B- 
79-77 C+ 
76-73 C 
72-70 C- 
69-67 D+ 
66-63 D 
62-60 D- 
59--0 F

Attendance/Participation Policy: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings. 
Late Homework/Project Policy: Homework and projects will be accepted only at the beginning of the class on the date they are due. Late homework/projects will not be accepted.
Makeup Exam Policy: Exams are to be taken when scheduled. There will be no make-up exams. 

Student Needs: Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in the classroom are encouraged to contact a disability counselor as soon as possible. Students at the Brockton Campus with  learning disabilities should contact Andrea Henry, at extension 1805. Students with physical disabilities at the Brockton Campus should contact Mary Berg, at extension 1425. All students at the Canton Campus should contact Mary Berg at extension 2132.