COMP 1113X2 - Computer Programming 1

COURSE OUTLINE Winter, 2008-2009

Instructor:

Required text: "Java Concepts", fifth edition with WileyPLUS by Horstmann. The WileyPLUS page contains notes, additional content, labs, and other text resources.

Course Management System: ACORN. Use your Acadia network username and password to access ACORN.

Topics:

• Classes and objects
• Fundamental data types
• Programming graphics
• Decisions and iteration
• Arrays and array lists
• Testing and debugging

Grading scheme:

The final grade will be computed as: Assignments=30% + Labs=5% + 1 Test=20% + Final exam=45%

The final grade will also be computed as: Assignments=30% + Labs=5% + Final exam=65%

The higher of the two final grades will be recorded, so poor performance on the test can be made up on the exam.

Assignments:

Assignments will be announced on ACORN.

Assignments will be submitted electronically by the due time specified on the assignment. No late assignments will be accepted.

You may discuss assignments with fellow students. But, remember not to share solutions. The work you submit must be your own.

Test Date: Thursday, February 26, 19:00 to 21:00.

If you are a student with a documented disability who anticipates needing accommodations in this course, please inform me after you meet with Jill or Suzanne in Disability/Access Services, in the Student Resource Centre, lower floor of the old SUB. jill.davies@acadiau.ca 585-1127 or suzanne.robicheau@acadiau.ca 585-1913.

Cheating: Cheating and plagiarism as defined in the "Academic Integrity" section of the University Calendar is strictly prohibited. Some forms of cheating are:

1. copying someone else's answer
2. stealing, borrowing, or lending a source code
3. fabricating program output

Under no circumstances may you share assignment files with other students. It is inappropriate to copy solutions or portions of solutions from other sources including the Internet, other textbooks, and other students.

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and will be penalized. The minimum penalty for cheating on an assignment or other work is to receive -100% for the work. A student found to be cheating on any work will receive a course grade that is at most 70% (B-). This penalty will be applied to all students involved in a cheating incident, including a student who gives their work to another student. Additionally, all instances of cheating will be reported to the Director of the School and to the University Registrar.

Email Etiquette:

• Include an informative subject header, such as "COMP 1113 question on Assignment 2, Problem 1". Be sure to include the course number.
• Use your Acadia University email address in the sender line.
• Avoid attachments unless there is a compelling reason to include them; in particular, put short ascii text in the body of the message and not in an attachment.
• Be clear and concise.
• Ask focused questions. Do not ask questions such as "How do you solve Problem 3?" Explain what you have done and ask a specific question in that context.
• Send only plain text messages.
• Use a spelling checker.
• Think and proof read before you send.

Prepared by R. Giles - Last updated 2008-12-14