COP3804 – Intermediate Java
COP3804 – Intermediate Java is the second course in programming. It continues discussing programming, using
the object-oriented paradigm. The course provides an in depth and extensive coverage in programming techniques
to a wide variety of everyday problems. The material covered is more detailed than the previous course, and is
supported with larger programming projects. Emphasis is on the concept of inheritance and polymorphism.
Credits from this course cannot be applied to CS majors. The course is intended for students who are majoring in
Information Technology. This is a three (3) credit course. It does not carry a lab component, neither does it come
with a tutorial component
Pre-requisite
The requirement for this course is competency in COP2250 or its equivalence. If in doubt please see an advisor in
the SCIS.
Pre-requisite Topics
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Data types and operations on data
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Java fundamental classes – String, ArrayList, wrapper classes
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Problem solving techniques
Course Outcomes
1. Master the design and implementation of classes using inheritance and polymorphism
2. Master the use and implementation of interfaces
3. Be exposed to writing recursive methods
4. Be exposed to the implementation of linked list structures
5. Master analyzing problems and writing Java program solutions to those problems using the above features
The concepts covered in this course are:
 Classes and Objects
 Program Abstraction
o Abstract class
o Interface
o Inheritance
o Polymorphism
 Exception Handling
 Files and Streams
 Elementary Data Structure
o Collections Framework
o Stack
o Queue
o Linked List
 Graphical User Interface
 Event Handling
 Graphics
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Assessment
6 Programming Assignments
40%
Two tests
30% (15% each)
Final Exam
30%
Office Hours
Day
Time
Room
Mon/Wed/Fri
11:30– 13:30 pm
ECS 212-C
Note: You MUST pass the final exam (70% or higher) in order to pass the course
Grading Scheme
95 - 100
A
90 - 94
A-
87 - 89
B+
83 - 86
B
80 - 82
B-
76 - 79
C+
70 - 75
C
66 - 69
C-
60 - 65
D+
56 - 59
D
0 - 55
F
Class Policy
 It is your responsibility to plan ahead so that there is no interruption in your study.
 Classes cannot be scheduled around your work schedule.
 Programming assignments must be submitted on time; i.e. by the due date specified.
 Class attendance is not graded.
 Class participation is not graded.
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All tests and the final exam are written in class room.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Resources
Prescribed textbook:
 Tony Gaddis & Godfrey Muganda
Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Data Structures
ISBN: 978-0321421029
Recommended textbook:
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Joslyn A. Smith
Computer Science Applications: Object Oriented Programming (1E)
ISBN:978-1-60927-745-1
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account and clicking "My Digital Materials" to get started on your readings right away.
Dates to Observe
Dates to Observe
Important Dates:
1/20/2014 MLK Holiday
3/18/2014 Drop/Withdraw Date
3/10-3/15/2014 Spring Break
4/19/2014 Classes End
A Reminder from The Provost's Office ………..
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge
through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and
community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable
opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students
are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for
themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are
deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic
misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as
outlined in the Student Handbook.
Contact Info
Instructor
Walid Akache
Office
ECS 212-C
Phone
(305) 348 - 3731
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E-mail
akachew@cs.fiu.edu
Website
http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~akachew
The following is a tentative class schedule.
Week 1 - Designing Classes (an Overview)
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Classes & Objects
Cohesion & Coupling - Their importance in Object Oriented Programming
Accessor & Mutator methods - Their importance
Scope of Variables
The concept of packages
Week 2 - Inheritance and Polymorphism
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Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Importance of Inheritance
Inheritance Hierarchies
Access Control
Abstract Methods
Overriding Methods
Overshadowing Methods
Week 3 - Implementing Interfaces Chapter 11
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Defining and Implementing Interfaces
Polymorphism and Dynamic Method Lookup
Week 4 - Exception Handling Chapter 12
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The Idea Behind Exception
Types of Exceptions
Handling Exceptions
Defining Your Own Exceptions
Week 5 - Test I
Week 6 - Files & Streams Chapter 10
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Understanding The Concept of File
o Defining a File
o Testing and Accessing File Objects
Understanding The Concept of Streams
o Byte Stream Objects
o Character Stream Objects
o Reading and Writing Text Files
o Random Access Files
Week 7 – Recursion Chapter 15
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Recursive functions
Recursive components
Applications
Week 8 – Collections Chapter 18
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Collections Framework
Sets
Lists
Week 9 - Data Structures Chapter 20 & 21
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Stacks
Queues
Linked List
Week 10 - Test II
Week 11 - Introduction to Graphical User Interface Chapter 7 & 13
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Creating A Window
Placing Components in a Window
o Buttons
o Combo Box
o Check Boxes
o Radio Buttons
Adding Menus to A Window
Week 12 - Layout Management Chapter 7 & 13
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Border layout
Flow layout
Grid Layout
Week 13 - Event Handling Chapter 7
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Events, Event Listeners & Event Sources
The Event Handling Process
Processing Events
o Mouse Inputs
o Keyboard inputs
o Text inputs
o Window Events
Week 14 - Final Exam
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