CYPRESS COLLEGE

CIS 226 Java Programming  - 3 units ( Grade or Credit Option)
This course introduces students to the Java programming language.  Students will learn the language syntax, how to design and debugs programs, and how to use Java program with HTML pages.  Prerequisite: CIS 211 Introduction to Programming.

Plus two hours laboratory TBA per week

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Java How to Program, 4th Edition. By Paul J. Deitel and Harvey M. Detiel, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2002. ISBN 0-13-034151-7. JAVA2 (SDK 1.3.1) ~ 34MB

2. DISKETTE:

31/2 Double Sided, High Density will be provided. If you damage or lose your diskette you  will replace it yourself. They are available in the bookstore and at many retail establishments. Be sure to ask for a high-density disk.

3. GRADING:

Grades are based upon total points possible. Course grade will be determined by the following scale.

        - 90% of total points = A
        - 80% of total points = B
        - 70% of total points = C
        - 60% of total points = D
        - Students selecting Credit/NoCredit must earn >= 70% to receive Credit.

Total points will be weighted:

       
        - Assignments                           20%
        - Tests                                        40%
        - Final                                         40%
            Total                                    100%

4. OBJECTIVES:

The student will:

• Master program documentation.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Java language constructs.
• Present a fully documented project, using the Java language for project completion.
• Master program documentation.
• Solve moderately complex problems.

5. ATTENDANCE:

Attendance will be taken each class meeting. It has been my observation that a student who attends class,  generally speaking, will do better than one who does not. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get what you missed.

6. LAB ASSIGNMENTS:

Approximately two hours of each week will be spent in lab. This is part of the class meeting and may be  spent as a directed lab in which we walk through a lab assignment, or unstructured where you will be give  an assignment to work on. In lab periods have me verify the completion of the assignment either checking  your work on the computer or by turning in a printout of the finished project. Lab assignments are not  homework! Homework will be assigned in addition to the lab assignments.

7. HOME WORK:

Homework will be assigned for each lecture. It will be graded and will account for 10% of your grade. Assignments are due on the date indicated. Late homework will be not accepted.  

8. TESTING PROCEDURES:

- Only pencil and black or blues colored pens are acceptable for writing on test papers.

- NO talking allowed during tests except with instructor.

- ANY appearance of cheating (such as, looking at someone else’s papers, computer screen, talking  or passing notes) will be considered cheating and grounds for dismissal from the class with a grade  F for the semester. The person helping as well as the person receiving help will be dropped from class.

- Once the test begins, I will write on the board the ending time. No matter what time you begin the test, all papers will be collected at the time written on the board.

- If you know you will be absent for the test (vacation, business/work, illness), you need to make arrangements with me BEFORE test is given.

- If you fail to turn in a test, and take it home, you will receive zero points for that test.

9. CALENDAR OF SPRING  2002 ( 02/22/02 – 05/30/02)

    - Class begins       01/22
    - Holiday                 02/15 - 18

    - Spring Break       03/25 - 30
    - Class end            05/14/02
    - Final exam           05/21 – 05/30

10. IMPORTANT DATES OF SPRING 2002

    - Last day to Drop and receive a fund 02/02
    - Deadline to avoid transcript entry 02/08
    - Last day to Drop Class 05/03