UNIVERSITY OF
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE
91.204.201 -- Computing IV
Spring 2011
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Instructor: |
Dr. Xinwen Fu |
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Office: |
203 Olson Hall |
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Phone: |
(978) 934-3623 |
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E-Mail: |
xinwenfu@cs.uml.edu
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Homepage: |
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Office Hours: |
MW. 2:30PM ~ 4:00PM |
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Course Name: |
91.204.201 -- Computing IV |
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Credits: |
3.00 |
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Duration: |
Jan
24, 2011 - May 9, 2011 |
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Time: |
MWF
10:00AM - 10:50AM |
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Location: |
OS 402 |
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TA: |
TBA |
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Email: |
TBA |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Computing IV introduces students to advanced program design
techniques and tools used in modern software development. The course will
survey a broad range of subjects in program design and development, including
object-oriented (OO) programming using Java, object-oriented design (OOD)
methods, OOD patterns, Unified Modeling Language (UML) modeling, building and
debugging, unit testing, and documentation. Another focus of the course is
to teach students the fundamentals of language engineering basics using OO
programming techniques. Students will get hands-on experience by building
working language processors, using modern compiler construction tools and
applying OO programming methodology.
COURSE
PREREQUISITES:
�� 91.201 Computing III
�� 91.203 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
�� The course web site is located within Blackboard Vista, which will be available around one week after the school starts. Follow this instruction to log into Blackboard.
�� Announcements, questions (and answers, etc. will be available through Blackboard Vista 4.
�� Lecturing is based on the textbook with learning materials provided.
�� Programming may be practiced in the lab.
�� Discussions and questions/answers take place through Blackboard Vista 4, which should be checked approximately once every 48-hours.
�� A Chat room is also likely to be used from time to time.
�� You will be expected to be prepared for class, and you must complete the assignments by the dates due.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
Textbooks
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Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and
John Vlissides, Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable
Object-Oriented Software, Addison Wesley. October 1994.
Textbooks
may be purchased at the bookstore, electronically through Amazon
or some other bookseller
The class
may follow the book very loosely.
Supplementary Materials
The Java Tutorials, http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/
Class
Attendance Policy
Students
should attend the class in the classroom.
Cheating
and Plagiarism Policy
All forms of academic dishonesty will result in an F for the course and notification of the Academic Dishonesty Committee. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism, copying answers or work done by another student (either on an exam or assignment), allowing another student to copy from you, and using unauthorized materials during an exam.
Make-up Exams
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Make-up exams will only be given in case of
serious need and only when the instructor is notified prior to the exam time.
Otherwise, the grade is automatically zero for that
exam/quiz.
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Written verification for the student s inability
to take an exam will be required.
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The make-up exams will be different from those
given to the class.
COURSE GOALS
�� Master C++/Java Programming language
�� Master design pattern
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Components of Course Grade:
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Attendance |
10% |
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Assignments (5~10) |
30% |
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Midterm Exam |
20% |
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Final Exam |
20% |
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Term Project |
20% |
Grade Scale: A+(4.0), A(4.0),
A-(3.7), B+(3.3), B(3.0), B-(2.7), C+(2.3), C(2.0), and F
(0.0)
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A |
85 ~ 100 |
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B |
70 ~ 84.9 |
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C |
60 ~ 69.9 |
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D |
50 ~ 59.9 |
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F |
below 50 |
Homework
Assignments
�� All assignments are to be turned in on or before the due date and time. If you try and cannot turn in an assignment electronically because the campus network is down, you will not be penalized.
�� An assignment turned in up to 24-hours late will be reduced by 10% of the assignment s worth, more than 24 hours late will be reduced 100%.
�� The due date and time for each assignment will be specified on assignment postings.
�� All assignments are expected to be individually and independently completed. Should two or more students turn in substantially the same solution or program, in the judgment of the instructor, the assignment will be given a grade of zero. A second such incident will result in an F grade for the course.
Exams
�� Exams are based on textbooks, web sites, and assignments.
Projects
�� There will be individual or group projects.
�� Each member of this class is required to join a team of 3 persons. A team must have a team leader coordinating the communication with members and the instructor.
�� Each team must be formed within 2 weeks from the semester start and the team leader will report the list of members to the instructor once the team is formed.
�� Team work is encouraged since all members of a team will receive the same score based on the entire team s performance for team projects.
�� Some of the projects will be performed within a closed laboratory.
UNIVERSITY
DEADLINES: 2011 Spring
Undergraduate
Academic Calendar
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EARLY ALERT
STATEMENT
Academic
Success Support
As your professor, I am personally
committed to supporting YOUR academic success in this course. For that
reason, if you demonstrate any academic performance or behavioral problems which
may impede your success, I will personally discuss and attempt to resolve the
issue with you. If the situation persists, I will forward my concern to
the Student Development Office and your academic advisor to seek their support
and assistance in the matter. My goal is to make your learning experience
in this course as meaningful and successful as possible.
Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
The University is committed to serving
all students with disabilities as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A qualified person with a
disability means: an individual with a disability who, with or without
reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of
architectural, communication or transportation barriers, or the provision of
auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for
the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided
by a public entity.
Questions concerning services for people
with learning and physical disabilities should be directed to
Student Disability
Services
One University
Avenue
Cumnock Hall C6
Lowell, MA 01854
978-934-4574
E-mail:
Disability@uml.edu
http://www.uml.edu/STUDENT-SERVICES/disability/default.html
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
The schedule may be adjusted based on the actual progress in the semester.
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Topics |
Chapter |
Assignment |
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Module 1 |
Introduction to C++ |
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Module
2 |
Unified Modeling
Language |
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Module
3 |
Design
Pattern |
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Holidays |
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2/21
Monday |
Presidents
Day (University Closed) |
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3/11
Friday |
Spring Recess
Begins |
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4/18 Monday |
Patriot s Day (University Closed) |
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4/28 Thursday |
Friday Class
Schedule |
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4/29 Friday |
University Day (No Classes) |
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Midterm Exam |
Date: Mar. 28, 2011 Start/End Time: 10:00AM ~ 10:50AM |
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Final
Exam |
Date: May 13, 2011 Start/End Time: 08.00 A.M. - 11.00 A.M.
Location: OLS-401
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