Syllabus |
Introduction
Object-Oriented Programming I is an introductory programming course for Computer Science majors with a focus on object-oriented programming. The goal of the course is to develop skills such as program design and testing as well as the implementation of programs using a graphical IDE. All programming will be done in Java.
Course Coordinator
| Name | Office | Office hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Reinhardt | AVW 3239 | Monday 10-11, Wednesday 10-11 |
Textbooks
Although no textbook is required for this course, you may find the following text useful:
| Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Java Foundations | Lewis, DePasquale, and Chase | 0321429729 or 0132128810 (either edition) |
Projects
Approximately eight projects will be required for this course; Some are considered "closed" assignments which are to be done individually; others are considered "open" assignments where collaboration is permitted. (More information about the open policy will be provided in class and can be found in the (Policy Regarding Open/Closed Assignments) There will also be one midterm, a final exam, homework exercises, and (announced) quizzes.
Topics
- Introductory and general topics
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Basic elements of programming: variables, operators, expressions, statements and methods.
- Textual Input/Output in Java
- Conditionals
- Iteration
- Scalar data-types
- Scoping and parameter-passing schemes
- Arrays and Java ArrayLists (collections)
- General introduction to the principles of software design
- Elements of Object-Oriented programming
- Basics of Program Design
- Testing and debugging
- Java Memory Map
- Inheritance
- Polymorphism
Machines
All assignments can be done on the machines of your choice. You are welcome to do the work on a home computer if you have one. Your code should contain to machine-dependencies. However, if we are not able to run your program because there is a difference between your and our computer environments, you must work with us to get your program to work in our environment. You are expected to use the Eclipse IDE for all programming assignments.
Laptops
Laptops may be brought to class for the purpose of taking notes and trying code examples that are being discussed. Laptops should not be used for working on projects or other non-class materials during lecture. If you decide to use your laptop during lecture, you should be prepared to share your notes with the instructor if you asked to do so.
Note that for lab/recitation sessions, you may use your laptops, or your may use any of the University-provided laptops, which will be available to you during recitation.
Class Announcements
Class announcements are located on this webpage (click the Announcements
menu option, to the left.) You should check announcements often (at least once
every day).
Grading
All assignments are due at 11pm on the specified day in the assignment description. If for some reason you have not been able to finish your assignment by this deadline, then you have until 11pm of the next day to submit your project with a 20% penalty. No assignments will be accepted after this late deadline. Assignments are to be submitted electronically according to instructions given with the assignments. Exceptional circumstances will be considered only if discussed with the instructor before the assignment is due.
Final grades will be computed according the following weights:
| 40% | Projects |
| 10% | Quizzes, Classwork and Homework |
| 12% | Midterm #1 |
| 12% | Midterm #2 |
| 26% | Final Exam |
The weights of the individual projects will vary, based upon the difficulty and amount of work required. The relative weights of the projects will be determined later..
Academic Honesty
Note that academic dishonesty includes not only cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism, but also includes helping other students commit acts of academic dishonesty by allowing them to obtain copies of your work. You are allowed to use the Web for reference purposes, but you may not copy code from any website or any other source. In short, all submitted work must be your own.
Cases of academic dishonesty will be pursued to the fullest extent possible as stipulated by the Office of Student Conduct. Without exception every case of suspected academic dishonesty will be referred to the Office. If the student is found to be responsible of academic dishonesty, the typical sanction results in a special grade "XF", indicating that the course was failed due to academic dishonesty. More serious instances can result in expulsion from the university. If you have any doubt as to whether an act of yours might constitute academic dishonesty, please contact your TA or the course coordinator.
The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit http://www.shc.umd.edu
To further exhibit your commitment to academic integrity, remember to sign the Honor Pledge on all examinations and assignments: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment)."
Excused Absence and Academic Accommodations
- Any student who needs to be excused for an absence from a single class
session , due to a medically necessitated absence shall:
- Make a reasonable attempt to inform the instructor/TA of his/her illness prior to the class. If you are going to miss a quiz or other lab assignment we expect to hear from you (either email or phone message) before the class session begins.
- Upon returning to the class, present their instructor/TA with a self-signed note attesting to the date of their illness. The note must contain an acknowledgment by the student that the information provided is true and correct. Providing false information to University officials is prohibited under Part 9(h) of the Code of Student Conduct (V-1.00(B) University of Maryland Code of Student Conduct) and may result in disciplinary action.
- This self-documentation may not be used for the Major Scheduled Grading Events as defined below and it may only be used for 1 class meeting during the semester.
- Any student who needs to be excused for more than one absence, or for a
"Major Scheduled Grading Event", must provide written documentation of the
illness from the Health Center or from an outside health care provider.
This documentation must verify dates of treatment and indicate the
timeframe that the student was unable to meet academic responsibilities.
The documentation should be given to the instructor, not the TA. The Major
Scheduled Grading Events for this course include:
- Midterm #1—Given in Lecture on Monday 4 March 2013
- Midterm #2—Given in Lecture on Monday 15 April 2013
- Final Exam—13 May 2013, 4-6PM, location TBD
It is also the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of any intended absences from exams for religious observances in advance. Notice should be provided as soon as possible but no later than one week prior to the exam.
Any student eligible for and requesting reasonable academic accommodations due to a disability is requested to provide, to the instructor in office hours, a letter of accommodation from the Office of Disability Support Services within the first two weeks of the semester.
Teacher Evaluation Process
Students are encouraged to submit end-of-course evaluations at the UMD course evaluation site.
Changes to this document.
Although every attempt is made to provide the most up to date and current information, circumstances may arise which result in changes to items in this document; Instructors reserve the right to change items in this document as circumstances may dictate. Students will be informed of such changes as soon as practicable.