OBJECTIVES:

Students will learn the basic features of the Java programming language and explore the concepts of object-oriented programming, event handling, user interface programming, and graphics techniques. Gain practical experience creating and modifying Java applications and applets, and embedding Java applets in web pages

I. ATTENDANCE:

This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Attendance is encouraged and expected.

II. ASSIGNMENTS:

• There will be 8-12 assigned programs throughout the course.
• Each project will be given a DUE DATE when assigned.
• Each project will be worth 50 points.
• Assignments turned in after the due date without prior discussion with the instructor will be reduced by 10%
• Students are encouraged to assist each with projects but are expected to do their own work. Joint projects and any work copied from another person will not be tolerated and will be given a ZERO score.

III.  QUIZZES:

• There will be 5 Quizzes worth 50 points each
• Quiz/Exam dates will be announced in class.
• NO MAKEUP QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.

IV:  MIDTERM & FINAL:

• There will be a Midterm hands on Lab Project worth 100 points
• There will be a comprehensive final consisting of two parts.  
• Part One is a comprehensive quiz worth 100 points
• Part Two is a hands on Lab Project worth 100 points

V: COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining your grades based upon the following: 

Program Assignments	20%
Quizzes	20%
Midterm Lab Project	20%
Final	20%
Final Lab Project	20%

The grading scale is as follows: 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79%= C, 60% to 69 = D, 59% AND BELOW = F.   Pluses and minuses will be used at the instructor's discretion.

VI. CHEATING AND PLAGIERISM

Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on an assignment, test, quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.

VII.     This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.

VIII.   SPECIAL NEEDS

It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with 
disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires 
reasonable accommodation should contact the Special Needs 
Coordinator at (515) 964-6850 voice or (515) 964-6810 tty. 

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