Instructor Information

Class Schedule

Lecture

Course Website:

• http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~myers/cgs3416

Course materials:

• Textbook: Java: How to Program, Deitel & Deitel
• Online notes outlines and examples
• Java website at Sun.com

Course Objectives:

• Add functionality to an existing Java program.
• Construct well-designed programs using the basic Java constructs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the object-oriented paradigm.
• Demonstrate competence with the use of classes, constructors, interfaces, exceptions and I/O.
• Demonstrate an understanding of graphics concepts, the compilation process, jar files, applications, applets and APIs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic HTML and/or XHTML as it pertains to using Java applets
• Construct an objected-oriented solution to a problem using appropriately designed classes.
• Be able to use common Java development tools contained in the latest Java SDK (especially the javac compiler, java loader, jar utility, javadoc, and NetBeans)

Grading Policy:

In addition to the scale listed above, in order to earn a C- or better in the course, a student is required to achieve a test average of 65 or better. If the test average is below this level, the highest possible course grade is a D. The test average can be computed with the following formula:

  TestAvg = ((Test1 * 17.5) + (Test2 * 17.5) + (FinalExam * 25)) / 60

Letter Grade Scale:

Tests:

Test Dates (tentative):

Quizzes / Lab / Attendance:

• Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.

Programming Assignments

• There will be a variety of homeworks and programming projects assigned. Some will be small and easy to complete in one sitting. Others will be larger programming projects. Assignment specifications will be posted on the web page.
• Turn in all assignments on time! Late assignments will be accepted one day after the due date, with the deduction of a letter grade (10%). Assignments more than a day late will not be accepted.
• Compiling -- Programs that do not compile are very tedious to grade, and they show a lack of testing, which is a large part of programming. There will be an automatic 5% point penalty for each compile error in a student's code that has to be fixed in the grading process. (This means that program submissions with compile errors will likely earn very little, if any, credit). Make sure your code compiles before you submit it!!!

Web References:

Miscellaneous Policies:

2. Students in the class will be given a temporary computer account from the Computer Science Department, and this can be used to store project files and access one of the compilers used in the course.  I will rely on e-mail to make announcements throughout the semester.  If you need help with e-mail, the UNIX environment, or accessing web materials, see me during office hours for extra assistance.

3. Please turn OFF all cellular phones, beepers, etc. in the classroom.
 

Academic Honor Policy:

In addition to this information, please be aware of the following:

• Students are expected to do their own work on any classwork or test submitted for a grade (unless designated as a group assignment).
  • It is NOT appropriate to work on assignments with other students or to give or receive solutions to or from anyone before an assignment is due and handed in (by all parties).
  • Discussing solutions and techniques on assignments with other students after the assignment has been graded and handed back is okay, and encouraged.
  • When you turn in work with your name on it, you are representing that work as your own. If your submission matches that of another student, this is considered a violation of the Academic Honor Code.
• If a group project is given, then names of all group members would appear on the single program submission. This is appropriate
• Examples found in the course textbook may be used in programs, as long as the source is cited. This is appropriate, as some hand-in assignments may be based on program examples found in the book or contain other code that is provided to you in the assignment specification
• A first violation of the honor code will result, at minimum (but not limited to), a penalty of a 0 grade on the assignment or test involved, along with a reduced letter grade in the course.
• Any second violation of the honor code will result in an automatic F in the course, and possible proceedings before the Honor Court.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should:
(1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and
(2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class.

This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.

For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:

Student Disability Resource Center
874 Traditions Way
108 Student Services Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167
(850) 644-9566 (voice)
(850) 644-8504 (TDD)
sdrc@admin.fsu.edu
http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/

Students approved to take exams at the SDRC office are expected to take exams at the regularly scheduled time.  Any exception to this will only be granted with a valid documented reason and must be approved by the instructor a week before the exam.

Syllabus Changes

Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.