605.201.8VL - Introduction to Programming Using Java

Course Structure

Projects

• 5 software development and deployment assignments

• Midterm covering the material provided in instructions 1-6.
• Final covering the material provided in instructions 7-12

Course Topics

The course materials are divided over 14 weeks and include:

Instruction

1. Introduction, Getting started
2. Programs, data, variables & calculations
3. Control structures
4. Arrays, strings & packages
5. Defining classes and interfaces
6. Extending classes and interfaces
7. Exceptions, number formatting
8. Program interactions
9. Files, streams
10. Reading and writing files
11. Collections, generics
12. Graphical user interfaces

Course Goals

To master fundamental object oriented software development techniques with a focus on the Java programming language.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• Understand basic software development concepts and techniques
• Understand object oriented programming concepts and techniques
• Successfully apply these concepts and techniques to develop Java applications

Textbooks

No Required Text


For online courses, search the MBS website at http://ep.jhu.edu/bookstore.

Suggested Free Text

Introduction to Programming Using Java by David Eck https://math.hws.edu/javanotes/

Required Software

You will need administrator access to a computer (laptop or desktop running Windows, macOS or Linux) that allows you to install open source software development tool that you can use to develop and submit your projects.

• Pulse Secure VPN
• OpenJava SDK
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) – like Apache NetBeans, Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc.
• Secure Shell (SSH) – PuTTY on Windows
• Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) – FileZilla on Windows

Student Coursework Requirements

Projects (60% of Final Grade Calculation, combined from 12% for each Project)

1. Objective: Become acquainted with the process of developing and deploying executable Java code and the use of an editor, compiler, and runtime environment as programming tools.
2. Objective: Learn to declare and assign primitive type variables, cast primitive types, and use the java.lang.Math library. Continue becoming acquainted with the process of developing and deploying executable Java code and the use of an editor, compiler, and runtime environment as programming tools.
3. Objective: Learn to build classes, implement interfaces, and create and use instances in an object-oriented design.
4. Objective: Learn to build classes, implement interfaces, and create and use instances in an evolving object-oriented design. Learn to use constructs to provide formatted control of output text.
5. Objective: Gain experience with extending an existing application to handle new requirements. Learn to open and close files, parse file records and use the ingested information to populate instances. Learn how to accept program arguments as input. Learn how to implement console style operator interactions, and how to incorporate the input supplied during program execution.

• Implementation (50%)
  • Clear – readily understandable (conforms to coding conventions), documentation (comments, javadoc)
  • Correct – design and development (compiles 25%)
  • Appropriate – achieves implementation requirements
• Execution (runs 25%)
  • Usable – appropriate and effective (achieves execution requirements)
  • Robust – exception handling (no crashing)
• Support (20%)
  • Flexible – easily extended, retrofitted, modified
  • Maintainable – easily fixed
• Innovation (5%)
  • Adaptable – easily satisfies new requirements
  • Novel implementation – appropriately incorporates features before they are covered

Grading Policy

Assignments are due according to the dates posted on course site http://dev1.jhuep.com/~tcs

Graded evaluation for each assignment are emailed directly to the submitting student. I will make every effort to respond to your inquiry as is practical.

A grade of A indicates achievement of consistent excellence and distinction throughout the course—that is, conspicuous excellence in all aspects of assignments and discussion in every week.

A grade of B indicates work that meets all course requirements on a level appropriate for graduate academic work. These criteria apply to both undergraduates and graduate students taking the course.


100–98 = A+

97–94 = A

93–90 = A−

89–87 = B+

86–83 = B

82–80 = B−

79–70 = C

<70 = F


Final grades will be determined by the following weighting:

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.