CMSC131 (Spring 2023) - Object-Oriented Programming I

Syllabus
Introduction

This is the first 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.

Prerequisites

Corerequisite → Math140
Credits → 4

Coordinators
Name Office Number
Pedram Sadeghian IRB 2214
Textbook

No textbook is required. With the information we provide in class you should be fine (plus the web has ton of information about class concepts). If you would like to have a textbook, here is a recommendation: Absolute Java.

Course Topics (Subject to Change)
Grading
30% Projects
15% Quizzes
30% Semester Exams (3), (10%, 10% and 10%)
25% Final Exam

Once we have graded any class material (e.g., exams, projects, etc.) we will post an announcement and a deadline by which you must submit any regrade request (if necessary). It is your responsibility to submit regrade requests by the specified deadline; no regrade requests will be processed afterwards.

Projects
Regarding Posting of Project Implementations
TA Office Hours

Office hours get extremely busy the day before a project deadline. Therefore do not wait to start your projects. Regarding office hours:

Backups

You need to keep backups of your projects as you develop them. No extensions will be granted because you accidentally erased your project or due to computer issue. Every term, i get emails from students asking for extensions becuase they had a computer issue. I am sorry this happens, but that is not a valid excuse for an extension. As a CS student, you need to get in the habit of backing up your work. Feel free to use the submit server as a backup tool by submitting often. You can also use tools like git, etc. Do not post code in any online system that is accessible to others (e.g., GitHub).

Piazza

We will be using (Piazza) for class communication. You will not be able to register to Piazza yourself. Your instructor will register you using the e-mail you have in the school system.

Excused Absence and Academic Accommodations

See the section titled "Attendance and Missed Assignments" available at Course Related Policies.

Disability Support Accommodations

See the section titled "Accessibility" available at Course Related Policies.

Academic Integrity

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. 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.

The CS Department takes academic integrity seriously. Information on how the CS Department views and handle academic integrity matters can be found at Academic Integrity.

The following are examples of academic integrity violations:

Additional information can be found in the sections titled "Academic Integrity" and "Student Conduct" available at Course Related Policies.

Miscellaneous
Copyright

All course materials are copyright UMCP, Department of Computer Science © 2023. All rights reserved. Students are permitted to use course materials for their own personal use only. Course materials may not be distributed publicly or provided to others (excepting other students in the course), in any way or format.

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