605.201.82 - Introduction to Programming Using Java

Course Structure

The course materials are divided into modules which can be accessed by clicking Modules on the left menu. A module will have several sections including the overview, content, readings, discussions, and assignments. You are encouraged to preview all sections of the module before starting. Modules run for a period of seven (7) days. Any exceptions are noted on the Course Outline page. If there are any due date discrepancies use the date in the course outline.

Course Topics

This course enables students without a background in software development to become proficient programmers who are prepared for a follow-on course in data structures. The Java language will be used to introduce foundations of structured, procedural, and object-oriented programming. Topics include I/O, data types, operators, operands, expressions, conditional statements, iteration, recursion, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and returning values. Students will also be introduced to classes, objects, object references, inheritance, polymorphism, and exception handling. Additional topics include file I/O, searching, sorting, Java collections, and developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Course Goals

This class will prepare you for many of the courses that follow in your curriculum. You will learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the Java programming language. You will learn how to formulate solutions to computing problems and implement those solutions using industry best-practice programming principles and techniques.

Textbooks

ZyBooks Introduction to Programming Using Java

Student account must be created at https://www.zybooks.com

Course Code: JHUEN.605.201DemascoFall2024

The course textbook is an online textbook with animations and student interactions. Students should create an account and enter the above course code.

Required Software

Students will need to download the free Java software development kit (JDK). Instructions for doing this are contained in the first course module.

Students will also need to create a ZyBooks student account and use the course code specified in the Textbooks section of this syllabus. Instructions for doing this are contained in the first course module.

Student Coursework Requirements

It is expected that each module will take approximately 6-16 hours per week to complete. Here is an approximate breakdown: completing textbook reading assignments (approximately 1-2 hours per week), listening to the audio annotated slide presentations (approximately 1–2 hours per week), participating in discussions (approximately 1-2 hours per week for some weeks) doing the homework and mini-project assignments (approximately 3-10 hours per week on average). This course will consist of four basic student requirements:

Participation (Module Discussions & ZyBooks Activities) (13% of Final Grade Calculation)

There will be 4 class discussion forums (8%). Post your initial response to the discussion questions as soon as you are prepared for that module week. Posting a response to the discussion question is part one of your grade for module discussions (i.e., Timeliness). Part of your grade for module discussion is your interaction (i.e., responding to classmate postings with thoughtful responses) with at least two classmates. Just posting your response to a discussion question is not sufficient; we want you to interact with your classmates. Be detailed in your postings and in your responses to your classmates' postings. Feel free to agree or disagree with your classmates. Please ensure that your postings are civil and constructive.

A detailed grading rubric for discussion participation can be found in the Syllabus and Course Information section of this website.

There will also be a number of ZyBooks activities that will require your participation (5%).

Assignments (30% of Final Grade Calculation)

Assignments will consist of developing one or more programs in the Java language. All assignments are due according to the dates in the Course Outline. Late submissions will be reduced according to the policies of your instructors.

A detailed grading rubric for assignments can be found in the Syllabus and Course Information section of this website.

Individual Mini-Projects (30% of Final Grade Calculation)

Two mini-projects will be assigned for this course. Each mini-project will take several weeks to complete and will require that you apply the principles and techniques that you learn in each course module.

A detailed grading rubric for mini-projects can be found in the instructions for each mini-project.

Quizzes & Final Exam (27% of Final Grade Calculation)

There will be three quizzes and a comprehensive final exam. Quizzes count for 12 percent of the final grade and the final exam counts for 15 percent of the final grade. Consult the course outline and schedule for the due dates of each quiz. The final exam will be available in the last course module and must be completed prior to the last day of that module. Your instructor will provide more information on the details of the exam as the semester progresses.

Grading Policy

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar (https://ep.jhu.edu/student-services/academic-calendar/). Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course.

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students.

This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at Engineering for Professionals, ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu.

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. 

For a full description of the code please visit the following website: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies-guidelines/student-code/

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. 
 
If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team [EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu] in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.