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Division of
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Course
Syllabus |
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Information
Technology |
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Course
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INF-241 Java for Business
Applications |
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Credits/Hours: |
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3 credits/2 hours lecture, 2-hour
lab. |
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Recommended Co-requisite: |
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INF-150 Business Programming Logic |
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Prerequisite: |
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INF-161 Internet Research and Data
Handling or INF-162 Introduction to the Internet or INF-163 Internet Concepts and
Applications |
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Course
Description: |
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Java for
Business Applications provides effective hands-on instruction in this
powerful and versatile object-oriented language. Students develop standalone
business applications as well as applets that run in Java-enabled
environments such as Netscape Navigator. Topics include fundamental syntax and
Java programming tools, working with objects, arrays, conditionals and loops,
creating classes, threads, graphics, fonts, and color. Some advanced concepts
such as animation, images, and sound may also be included. Knowledge of
another object-oriented programming language is helpful, but not required. |
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Textbooks
and Supplies: |
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See course outline |
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Student Learning Objectives |
Assessment Measures |
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1.
Utilize the Java platform and
environment and Java programming tools successfully and effectively. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Apply the syntax and semantics
of the Java language to write, debug, and run practical Java programs. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Analyze a problem and design an
appropriate software solution to the problem at hand by applying the
techniques of structured logic and logical analysis and design. |
Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Clearly understand the needs
and requirements of assigned programming projects, and arrive at a solution
that meets the requirements/specifications. |
Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Apply the techniques and
concepts of Object Oriented design, programming and software development
effectively. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Use the basic Java constructs
like variables, data types, loops, decision-making, arrays, methods, classes,
and objects correctly. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Use the Java class library and
the concept of code reuse in writing code and designing solutions to problems
at hand. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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Apply quantitative analysis and
techniques to implement software solutions to a wide range of business
problems requiring data manipulation, numerical analysis of data, and use of
mathematical formulae. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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9.
Enhance web pages by writing
and using Java applets. |
Written Exam Assigned Projects Lab Activity |
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College Competencies: |
Student
Learning Objective:
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Technological and Information
Literacy – Students will demonstrate computer
literacy, and will be able to retrieve, organize, and analyze information
using both technological and traditional means. |
1-9 |
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Communication
– Students will read, write, speak, and listen effectively. |
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Quantitative Reasoning
– Students will correctly apply and reason about mathematical and formal
concepts and operations, and will correctly interpret and analyze numerical
data. |
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4.
APPLIED
KNOWLEDGE—Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and apply,
bodies of knowledge within and across disciplines. |
1-9 |
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Course Content: |
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See course outline |
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Assessment: |
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An
average of 60% from combined assessment measures is required to demonstrate
proficiency in course material. |
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Exams: |
50% |
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Two exams: Mid-term & Final |
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Quizzes (at instructor’s discretion) |
10% |
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Lab
Material/Project Assignments: |
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Laboratory/Project Assignments |
40% |
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Student
Participation |
Bonus
Points |
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Quizzes: |
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There may
be several quizzes, each worth 10 points, given at the beginning pre-selected
classes. The quiz material will be
based upon the prior lectures and labs and/or the reading assignments. The
lowest grade quiz will be dropped. A
quiz cannot be made up if missed. A
student entering class late, after a quiz has begun, will not be entitled to
extra time to complete the quiz.
Students entering class after a quiz is completed will not be
permitted to take the quiz. |
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Testing: |
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Students are
required to take examinations on the day and time they are
scheduled. If special circumstances
require a test schedule adjustment, this must be worked out in advance
with the instructor. If a student misses an exam (except for prearranged
circumstances with the instructor) a zero grade will be assigned and the
student should plan to take the optional cumulative final. |
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The
instructor can be reached by telephone (see course outline for
appropriate phone number), e-mail, or a written note can be
left in the Divisional Office (during the day) A-306C or in the Evening
Office L-113. If there are extreme
circumstances (documentation may be required) that prevent a student from
taking a test or an exam according to the published schedule, the student
should use one of the above options to contact the instructor before the next
class. An arrangement for a special
testing schedule is solely at the discretion of the instructor. A student who waits for the next class
session to speak with the instructor will not be accommodated with a special
test schedule. |
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It is the
student’s responsibility to finish an examination correctly and completely. Therefore, when computer Scantron forms are
used as answer sheets, the student must use a Number 2 lead pencil
and erase all stray marks completely.
The burden of proper erasure is at test taking time. Once the
examinations are returned to the students, there will be no grade adjustments
made due to inappropriate completion of the response form. |
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Laboratory Work: |
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It
is anticipated that students will spend at least 6 hours per week in the
free-time computer room perfecting their skills and completing their lab
assignments. The lab assignments are
required for grading. They must be
submitted on the assignment due date, and cannot be handed in late. Acceptance of late laboratory assignments
is solely at the discretion of the instructor. |
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Homework: |
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In
addition to any homework assignment given during class, it is a standing assignment that the student
read each chapter of the book prior to its discussion. Following the class discussion, the student
should reread the material and work with the exercises throughout the
text. It is anticipated that students
will spend at least four hours per week reading the text and working with the
exercises and supplemental resources. |
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Policies: |
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Lateness – The roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If the student is not in attendance at that
time, he/she will be carried in the roll book as being absent unless the
instructor is notified immediately after class. Attendance sheets cannot be adjusted at
following class meetings. |
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The student must adhere to all college polices. Due to the nature of this course, it is
recommended that the student review the policy titled “Acceptable
Information Technology Use at |
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The use of portable electronic devices such as pagers and cell phones
is not permitted while class is in session.
Please be sure to silence electronic devices before entering class. |
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The use of audio CD or tape players, radios, and college computers to
play music during class is prohibited. |
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Students are expected to demonstrate listening, reading, note taking,
and writing skills. The student will
need to take notes during class discussions and understand and follow verbal
and written directions. All
assignments and correspondence with the instructor (including e-mail) must be
well written in full sentence format.
Proper paragraph format must be used for all postings to the student
bulletin board (if applicable). |
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The subject line of all e-mail correspondence to the instructor must
contain the course number and section and student’s name. Any e-mail received without this
information will not be opened. |
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Plagiarism in any form will be treated as a failure to complete an
assignment. All work submitted should
reflect individual effort by the student. |
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In borderline cases that arise in almost every class each semester, a
student’s attendance, class participation, attitude, and observed effort will
be considered in helping to determine the student’s final grade. |
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If the
instructor does not appear after 20 minutes following the scheduled starting
time, students should generate an attendance list. One volunteer member needs to deliver the
list, containing the course title, date, and instructor’s name, to the
Evening Office (L-113) or to the Divisional Office (during the day) A-306C. |
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Additional policy and assessment information may be distributed by
individual instructors. |
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