CSci 142

Data types and operators

Variables and expressions

Object oriented terminology and concepts

Implementing methods

Decisions and loops

Reading the Java APIs

Arrays

Testing and debugging

Style and documentation

Chapter quizzes will be posted in Blackboard. All quizzes are open book, but are to be taken independently.

Quizzes will be taken outside of class. You may take the quiz at any time during the week the reading is assigned. Quizzes will expire on Sunday at midnight. Once a quiz has expired, it may not be retaken. (Note: You are strongly encouraged to take your quizzes early. The Blackboard server goes down, Internet connections fail, and computers crash. If you wait until the last minute to take a quiz, and something goes awry, it will be too late to resolve the issue.)

Each quiz consists of ten multiple choice questions. Each question has one correct answer. When you have finished taking a quiz, click Submit. You will receive immediate feedback. Check Tools -> My Grades to make sure that your quiz score is recorded.

When you are taking a quiz, you can't navigate away from it in the browser window and then return to it.

You will have 10 minutes to complete each quiz. While you will be notified of the time remaining in the status bar, Blackboard will not automatically stop and submit your quiz. You are responsible for stopping on time. If you are over time by more than 10 seconds, your quiz score will not be counted.

The lowest quiz score at the end of the quarter will count as extra credit.

Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due. You will receive one late pass at the beginning of the quarter, which you may use any time throughout the quarter for any reason. Just staple it to your assignment to extend the deadline to the following class period. Without the pass, late assignments will not be accepted.

Assignments should follow all guidelines on the checklist. Turn in a checklist with each assignment.
 

I do not condone academic dishonesty in any form. Students may not copy work from each other or from any outside source. If you are suspected of plagiarizing on an assignment or cheating on an exam, you will receive zero credit and the Dean of Students will be notified.

Assignments are not team projects, but should be completed individually. While you may discuss assignments with your peers, your code should be your own. If two students work jointly on an assignment, each will receive 50% of the grade.

Cell phones and pagers must be turned off while in the classroom.  

Regular attendance and participation are required to succeed in this course. If you miss a class, you are responsible for any missed announcements, handouts, or lecture material. It is highly recommended that you make arrangements with a classmate to pick up handouts and take notes for you if you are absent.

Do not use computers during lecture unless you are taking notes. During class, computers are to be used only for course-related work, not for checking email, playing games or surfing the Web. These activities are distracting to your classmates and disrespectful to the instructor.

A Java tutor will be available on Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 in 30-301.  

There are a number of helpful Java resources on my Links page. If you find others, please let me know!

The Blackboard forum is an excellent place to post questions and collaborate with your peers. Use it to ask questions and share insights.

I am always available to answer questions of a personal nature (e.g. grades) via email. However, questions that have relevance to the class should be posted to the forum.