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CMIS 495/CMIS 588
Seminar: Java Programming
Summer 2003 - Section 061

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Section: Summer 2003, 061
Class Schedule: Mondays, 06:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 06/02/2003 - 08/04/2003
Room: FH 3208
Final: Monday, August 4, 2003, 6:00 - 7:40 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Denise Franke
Office Phone: 650-3725
Office: Founder's Hall, Room 2330
Email: defrank@siue.edu
Office Hours: Monday
WEBCT Link: http://webct.siue.edu
WEBCT Training Schedule: http://www.library.siue.edu/ftc/student.html

PREREQUISITES:  CS-140 - Introduction to Computing I, or equivalent knowledge of C++, or CMIS 142 - Visual Basic Programming. Note: This is a summer course, the pace will seem fast, possibly hectic, because we must cover more material per week than covered per week in a 16 week course. If you are coming into this course without the required prerequisites or feel weak regarding these prerequisites, be sure to spend extra time reading the assigned materials prior to class so that you do not fall behind. You must have an active WebCT account. Your first homework assignment,due June 9th, must be submitted through WebCT.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course will utilize the Java programming language to emphasize achieving program clarity through the proven techniques of structured programming and object-oriented programming. This course will cover the classes and methods in the Java language to write class libraries and utilize extensive Java class libraries that already exist. [Return to Top]

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the current Java program development environment
• Understand the role Java plays in developing distributed client/server applications for the Internet.
• Write Java applications with input and output statements, primitive data types, basic memory concepts, arithmetic operators, precedence, decision-making statements and relational and equality operators
• Understand the terminology of object-oriented programming
• Write Java applets and integrate with HTML files to load applet into a browser
• Develop algorithms through the process of top-down, stepwise refinement
• Utilize selection and repetition structures correctly
• Use increment, decrement, assignment, and logical operators correctly
• Understand how to construct programs modularly using methods
• Utilize common methods and create new methods
• Understand mechanisms to pass information between methods
• Understand the use of arrays to store, sort and search lists and tables of values
• Understand encapsulation and data hiding.
• Understand the notions of data abstraction and create abstract data types (classes)
• Create, use and destroy objects
• Understand class variables and class methods
• Understand inheritance and software reusability
• Understand superclasses and subclasses
• Explain how polymorphism makes systems extensible and maintainable
• Create and manipulate non-modifiable objects of classes String and Character
• Use a StringTokenizer object to break a String object into individual components
• Understand Graphics contexts and graphics objects [Return to Top]

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK& MATERIALS:

• Deitel, Harvey M. & Deitel, Paul J., Java How to Program (5th Edition), Prentice Hall, 2003  (Available in the University Bookstore - ISBN: 0131016210).
• Scantron cards (1/2 size 50 per side) from University Bookstore for Exams [Return to Top]

GRADING SCALE: 

• Straight Scale: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, below 60% is Failing.
• The scoring of tests, labs and assignments will be as follows:
  • Programming Assignments - (23 Assignments @ 10 points each): 230 Points
  • Assigned Reading Quizzes and/or class/WebCT Discussion participation: 20 Points
  • Midterm Exam: 100 Points
  • Final Exam: 100 Points
  • Graduate Student Paper: 50 points (grad students only)
  • Total: Undergraduate Students = 450 Points (Graduate Students = 500 points) [Return to Top]

EXAMINATIONS:  Examination questions will be taken from lectures (which will cover material not in the text), assigned readings, and programming assignments.  There will be two exams, a midterm and a final.  The instructor must be notified in advance of the exam if you will be absent.  Make-up exams will only be given to students with a credible excuse.  Otherwise a grade of zero will be awarded.  There may be short quizzes over the material covered the previous session. If quizzes are given they will increase the total number of points for the class.
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ASSIGNMENTS:  Individual assignments are due one class session after they are listed.  Assignments more than one week late will not be graded. [Return to Top]

GRADUATE STUDENTS:   Graduate students will be required to prepare a graduate research paper. This paper is to be completed individually.

• The research paper should cover an advanced J2EE topic selected from this list :
  • Presentation Tier Design Considerations and Patterns (Intercepting Filter, Front Controller, View Helper, Composite View, Service to Worker, and Dispatcher View)
  • Business Tier Design Considerations and Practices (Business Delegate, Value Object, Session Facade, Composite Entity, Value Object Assembler, Value List Handler, and Service Locator).
  • Integration Tier Design Considerations and Practices (Data Access Object and Service Activator).
  • Networking (java.net, stream-based communications, packet-based communications, socket-based communications, datagram sockets, multicasting (publish/subscribe).
  • Java Database Connectivity (jdbc, etc).
  • J2EE Applications and Application servers (WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, etc).
  • Implementing JMS into an existing Java environment.
  • Creating Secure Web Applications with JNDI and JAAS.
  • Entity EJBs (BMP vs CMP).
  • Other ideas for topics may be approved by the course instructor
• The paper should follow standard MLA format. For an example, see the attached Microsoft Template.
• Please review the University Plagiarism Policy. I will strictly adhere to this policy when grading your papers/graduate projects. Make certain that you reference your sources properly, including quoted or paraphrased material. If you need to, read the University's plagiarism policy in the catalog. I will apply the policy to your work.
• I will apply the SIUE School of Business fatal error policy in grading the reports.
  • Everyone must practice minimal writing standards for documents to be acceptable and readable. These standards address spelling, punctuation, format, and basic grammar. Many writing errors can be avoided by using a spell checker and grammar analysis software. These packages will identify errors such that steps may be taken to alleviate the errors. If you are not sure how to correct the noted errors, you should seek advice from the Campus Writing Lab. Fatal errors are defined as: misspelled words; sentence fragments or run-on sentences; lack of capitalization especially at the beginning of a sentence; serious errors in punctuation that inhibits understanding; subject and verb disagreement or verb tense errors; lack of conformity with assignment format; improper or lack of citation on content given; and other serious grammatical errors.
  • According to business school policy, papers with more than three fatal errors marked on any one page are unacceptable and will be returned to the student without a grade. If a paper is returned because of fatal errors, you must correct and return the paper to the instructor within two business days. The first set of fatal errors will result in an automatic 10 percent grade reduction. A second round of fatal errors will result in an additional 20 percent reduction. If an assignment is returned because of a third set of fatal errors, a grade of "F" will be automatically assigned. [Return to Top]

PLAGIARISM POLICY:  The University policy on plagiarism will be enforced to the fullest extent.  This includes copying programming assignments. A copy of this policy is available online or at the Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs in the Rendleman Building.  The instructor will check sources and topics. [Return to Top]

ATTENDANCE, INCOMPLETES & WITHDRAWALS:  Grades of incomplete will not be given unless some act beyond your control takes place which materially affects your ability to complete the course, for example severe illness, emotional trauma due to the death in the family, or accident.  Students are expected to attend all of every session.  See the University policy on withdrawals. [Return to Top]

COURSE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS:

• Action Key:  R=Read, D=Do, E=Exam -  Assignments and projects are due before class (NOT DURING) on the date designated.
• Read all material BEFORE the class listed. Stay ahead in the readings. Bring questions to class. In-class exercises will require you to have read material prior to class.

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