Fall 2016

CSCI 2133 Introduction to Java

Syllabus
CSCI 2133

Section 390

Call # 18365

Instructor Information
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Google Talk: drwillsmith
Office Location: Southeast Campus - 4210

Office hours:

Tues/Thursday 8:30 - 9:30, 11:00 - 11:30, 1:00 - 4:30

Textbook

We are using a completely online textbook this semester. To purchase and use follow these
steps:
1.

Sign up at zyBooks.com

2.

Enter zyBook code: TULSACCCSCI2133SmithOnlineFall2016

3.

Click Subscribe

Prerequisites
CSC 2473 (Intro. to C) or CSC 2843 (Intro. to C++) or instructor approval.

Course Description
An introduction to how Java language is used to develop highly portable applications and applets. Topics will include data objects, exceptions, threads, and polymorphism.

Goals
The goals of the Introduction to Java Programming course are that students, by mastering the topics
presented in this course, gain valuable problem-solving skills and Java knowledge that will enable them
to become proficient in object-oriented programming with Java characteristics.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Java Programming course, students will be able to
apply the object-oriented approach to develop robust Java applications.

Course Content

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The course covers fundamental Java programming and core Java API. Specifically, the following topics
will be included:
1.

Fundamental programming concepts, including primitive data types, control structures, methods, method abstraction, and arrays

2.

Object-oriented programming: class abstraction and encapsulation, class inheritance, and interfaces.

3.

Exception handling: how Java handles exception and how the student can incorporate exception-handling capability in his/her programs

4.

Generics and Collections: extending Java's type system to allow a type or method to operate
on objects of various types while providing compile-time type safety and using them in common data structures

5.

I/O: I/O stream hierarchy, binary streams and character streams

Course Grade
The course grade will be calculated as follows:

15 Programming Projects @ 100 pts each - 1500 pts total

Completion of ZyBook participation and challenge activities = 200 pts

Completion of student introduction forum - 20 pts

Meaningful participation in 4 Discussion Forums assignments- 80 pts

Total Points Possible: 1800

Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Each Friday the specified weekly programming assignment is due.
Grading Scale
The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

Submission of Programming Assignments

All programming labs will be submitted via the Zybook system.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will be assessed a 10% penalty per week late. Assignments turned in the day after
the due date are considered a week late.

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Required Course Participation

This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has not submitted
any work by the end of the 2nd week of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the course at the
instructor's discretion

Copyright Notice
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. Tulsa Community College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not support
illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements
The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as any
additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (W grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating
in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of F, which may have financial aid consequences for the student.

Communications
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated MyTCC email address (ex:
[email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email
from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted
on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal
lives. TCCs General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

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Classroom Etiquette
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning
and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.

Syllabus Changes
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.

Disability Resources:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education
Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about ones own work or about
the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses
within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the
faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes.
In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;

Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;

Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

Institutional Statement

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Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the
class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Tobacco Free College

Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governors Executive Order
2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of
any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State
of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented,
or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa
Community Colleges policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed
through issuance of campus or state citations.

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Course Calendar
Week

Course Material

Setup Software and Zybook

Introduction to Java

Variables/Assignments

Branches

Loops

Arrays

User-defined Methods

Objects and Classes

Memory Management

10

Input/Output

11

Inheritance

12

Abstract Classes and Interfaces

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Week

Course Material

13

Recursion

14

Exceptions

15

Generics

16

Collections

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