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| Course Description |
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The emphasis of this course is on advanced programming
techniques in Java including GUI's, software reuse through component
libraries, recursion, event-driven programming, database processing,
file processing, and exception handling. Students are able to create
event-driven, graphical programs or text-based programs solving
practical problems incorporating databases and external files.
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| Prerequisites |
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| Prerequisites |
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WBIT 1310 - Programming & Problem Solving I, WBIT
2300 - Discrete Mathematics |
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| Course
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| Course Outcomes |
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Students will have a mature level of mastery of the following
WebBSIT program outcomes: 1) Use and apply current IT
discipline-related concepts and practices.
3) Design and develop
effective, IT-based solutions and integrate them into the user
environment.
4) Communicate effectively and
efficiently.
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| Course Learning Objectives (LOs) |
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Upon completion of this course the student will:
- have a developing understanding of the implementation of
event-driven GUI programs in Java (Course Outcomes 1&4).
- have mature knowledge of Java’s exception handling mechanism
(Course Outcomes 1&4).
- have a developing understanding of multithreaded programs
(Course Outcome 1&4).
- acquire a mature understanding of how Java applications access
external information via databases and files (Course Outcome 3,
4).
- have developing knowledge of data structures and the Java
collections framework (Course Outcome 1).
- gain a mature understanding of developing and debugging Java
programs (Course Outcomes 1&3).
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| Textbook Information |
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Introduction to Java™ Programming: Comprehensive
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| Additional information |
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eText ISBN-10: 0-13-812641-0
eText ISBN-13:
978-0-13-812641-4
Print ISBN-10: 0-13-601267-1
Print
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-601267-2
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| Instructor Information |
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Name: Sandra Jones
Email: sandrajones@clayton.edu
Phone: (678) 466-4428 |
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| Instructor Contact Policy
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E-mail will be the official tool for contacting the
instructor. Following are the e-mail policies for this
class:
Students are required to use their WebCT e-mail account for
all communications.
Students are expected to check their e-mail accounts on a
daily basis.
The instructor will respond to student e-mails during the work
week (Monday – Friday) within 24 hours of receipt.
Follow-up to unanswered e-mail is welcomed, as there are
instances in which messages get “lost.”
You are welcome to
use the discussion board for questions, however, if you need the
instructor’s prompt feedback, please use e-mail.
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| Policy on Changes to the
Syllabus |
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The professor reserves the right to change the
syllabus and class schedule, including assignments and tests with
prior notice given to the class. |
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| Class Cancellation Policy
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While class cancellation does not apply to an
asynchronous online course, should instructional delays occur due to
server or connection problems or other unforeseen circumstances, we
will endeavor to remain on schedule. Such remedies may include
adjustments to due dates, online discussion or tutoring sessions,
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| Attendance/Participation |
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All students enrolled in the WebBSIT Program must
verify their enrollment via WebCT Vista. Enrollment verification
information is provided to the Financial Aid Office of your home
institution. To verify your enrollment you must log-in to each of
your WebCT Vista courses by 5:00 PM on the first day of course
instruction. Consistent participation is required. Activities
include, e-mail correspondence, discussion threads and study groups,
assignment submissions, etc.
http://www.webbsit.org/StudentPortal/enroll.asp
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| Withdrawal |
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Withdrawal policy varies by institution. In general,
students who stop attending class without doing the necessary
withdrawal paperwork will receive an automatic grade of ‘F’.
Students who withdraw after midterm will receive an automatic grade
of ‘WF’. Withdrawal policy and procedures are published in the
Academic Catalog of your consortium institution.
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| No-Show |
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Students must log into each of their WebCT Vista
courses by 5pm of the day classes begin (Academic Calendar) to
confirm their attendance. Remember, you are taking an online course
and participation in the course is the only way the instructor can
"see" you.
If you fail to log into your courses by 5pm of
the day classes begin, or fail to complete course activities within
a tow-week period at any time during the semester, the instructor
will consider your lack of activity as an indication of your
intention not to continue in the course. At this point, the
instructor may choose to remove you from group activities or
interactions. Failure to participate without officially withdrawing
from the course will result in a grade of F.
The special
circumstances of taking a WebBSIT course demand regular and
consistent participation. Be sure to pace yourself throughout the
semester making sure your responses to communications and
assignments are timely. If you are not able to participate in any
assigned class activities, contact your instructor
immediately.
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A registered student, who has failed to attend class
(in person or by electronic equivalent) by the final payment
deadline for the term, is considered a “no show.” The “no show”
student will be administratively withdrawn and will not be
reinstated. The “no show” student is obligated to pay for all
registration in effect at the end of drop-add even though he or she
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Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments, projects,
examinations, etc are individual assessments and evidence of
excessive collaboration between students will be treated as
cheating. Note that representing the work of another is considered
cheating. The usual penalty for cheating is an 'F' in the
course.
Any student guilty of a dishonest academic activity
such as (but not limited to ) copying sections from another
student's paper or plagiarizing from another source such as a
website will receive an F in this course.
For further
information on Academic Dishonesty review that section of Academic
Catalog of your consortium institution.
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| Technology Requirements |
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Computers located in on-campus labs or libraries
cannot be used as the primary computer resource for taking online
classes. You will need the reasonably small suite of hardware and
software listed below
Required Hardware:
Computer: A
personal computer with Windows XP or higher, or a MacIntosh with OS
10.4.
Sound: A sound card with speakers or headphones.
Monitor: A VGA (or equivalent) or better
monitor.
Strongly Recommended Hardware:
Printer connected
to the computer
CD-ROM drive
Microphone
Internet
Connectivity:
Internet access. For a dial-up connection, at least
a 56k modem is recommended. Slower dial-up connections will affect
course performance. High speed Internet connectivity (cable or DSL)
is strongly recommended.
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Required Software:
Microsoft Office XP or beyond,
including: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Web Browser: A
JavaScript enabled Web browser. These include Netscape 7.1, Internet
Explorer 6.0 or newer versions of either. (Note: Internet Service
Providers [ISP] with proprietary browsers such as Prodigy or some
versions of AOL, may have difficulty with JavaScript-based
activities. Contact the ISP to determine if the browser will work
with JavaScript.)
Virus protection software
Flash Player
Animations (Tutorials) used in this course require the
installation of the cross-platform Flash Player.
Download Flash
Player 8 for Windows or Macintosh |
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| Assessment Policies/ Overview of
Grading/ Grading Scale |
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| Quizzes |
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Each unit contains a quiz to be taken online. Your
quiz average will be 5% of your total grade for this course. Check
the course Calendar to determine the time to take the quiz. You are
permitted (but not required) to take each quiz two times with the
resulting average as your grade. Failure to complete a quiz during
the designated time period will result in a grade of zero. Do not
wait until the last minute to attempt your quiz.
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| Assignments |
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Each unit has an assignment that must be completed and
submitted to your instructor. The assignments in this course are 30%
of your total grade (5% per assignment). Check the course Calendar
to determine when your assignments are due.
PLEASE NOTE:
Assignments that do not compile will not be graded. If your solution
will not compile, take the time to remark out the problem code.
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| Mid-Term Exam |
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The midterm exam is 30% of your grade for this course.
It will be offered at a proctored site. This test will be taken with
pencil and paper and will not be online. It will cover material in
Units X - X. This is a mandatory exam for this course.
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| Final Exam |
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A final examination worth 35% of your final grade will
cover all units in this course. The final exam is online.
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Grading Standard
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A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D =
60 - 69%
F = 00 - 59%
PLEASE NOTE: Your final course grade
can be no higher than one letter grade above your final exam and
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Late work delays both the learning process and the
grading process. Homework needs to be turned in a timely fashion. To
encourage the timely submittal of homework the following policy is
in effect:
1 hour late - 0 points deducted
8 hours late -
10 points deducted
1 day late - 20 points deducted
1 week late
- 50 points deducted
2 weeks late - 80 points
deducted
For time periods in between the benchmarks posted,
penalties are pro-rated. Homework turned in more than two weeks
after the due date will not be accepted.
Assignments that do
not compile will not be graded.
Please DO NOT SUBMIT
HOMEWORK VIA E-MAIL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE! Homework submitted via
e-mail will not be accepted. All homework must be submitted via
Assignment Dropbox. |
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| Proctored Exams |
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The mid-term exam for WBIT 2311 is proctored. You will
need to register to take your proctored exam as per our schedule.
You will have several site options. Please be sure to register for
your site in advance and be sure to attend on time to complete your
exam.
The final exam is online.
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| Important Dates |
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Section Instructor: Sandra Jones |
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E-mail |
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