Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

Geilenkirchen Education Center

Eight Saturdays, beginning August 26, 2000 0900 - 1600

Term I, 2000-2001

Instructor: Edmund I. Deaton, Ph.D.

Text: C. Thomas Wu, An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java.

Description: This course will introduce the principles and techniques of object-oriented programming. The course satisfies the programming language prerequisite for the M.I.S. program.

Objectives: Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students should

Be able:

Two in-class exams 15% each

Final exam 30%

Programming projects 40%

All exams will be open-book, in-class. There will be seven programming assignments. See Topics and Assignments section below for exam and program due dates.

Students will need a Java compiler to complete class assignments. Either Java 1.1 or Java 1.2 compilers will be satisfactory. The University of Maryland will provide JDK 1.2 to all students. It is suggested that you use the compiler provided by The University of Maryland. Compilers may be downloaded from java.sun.com/products/jdk and are available on CDROM for a nominal cost. Other commercial Java products such as Borland Jbuilder, Microsoft J++, or Symantec Visual Caf may also be used. (Borland Jbuilder 3 may be purchased from the UMUC Textbook Office.)

Grading Standards.

90-99% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

< 70% F

There will be seven (7) programming assignments, basically one per class meeting. The first two assignments are included in a packet of material waiting for you in the Education Center. The packet of material contains information about setting up the Java environment and running Java programs. Please pick it up and study it prior to the first class meeting.