COURSE OBJECTIVES
As a result of participation in this course, the student will:

• Develop an understanding of the topics noted above.
• Design, code and test programs using the above noted advanced topics.
• Develop an understanding of proper Java code as illustrated in the text.
• Develop an understanding of the classes needed to support the previous noted topics.
• Develop an understanding of advanced object-oriented philosophies.

COURSE STRUCTURE
During the semester, the student will study a chapter on a weekly basis. The student will given a project to complete as an exercise. The project will relate to chapter being studied.

TEXT AND REFERENCES
1. Core Java 2 Volume I - Fundamentals, 6th edition (Student supplied textbook)
2. Computer system with Win9x or better. (School or Student supplied equipment)

STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS
The student is expected to spend at least 144 hours studying the text and completing the exercises, worksheets, and class project. The student is expected to take a self directed approach to learning through available resources. The student is expected to contact the instructor if difficulty is encountered or help is needed.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
See this link for additional course expectations.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives and evaluations are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades. A score of 70% is passing. The following percentage distribution guarantees the following grade: A:93%+, A-:90%+, B+:87%+, B:83%+, B-:78%+, C+:77%+, C:73%+, C-:70%+, NC:<70%.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives, quizzes, exercises, exams and extra credit exercises are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades.

The course grade is based on the number of points earned. Point distribution is as follows:

The table above has a possible 290 points and your grade is based on a standard of 250 points. Twenty five points are extra credit. Grades are awarded as follows: