Introduction to Java Programming
Syllabus

Course Information
Organization	Tri-County Technical College - Business and Public Services Division - Computer and Information Technology Department
Course Number	CPT 236
Credits	3
Contact Hours	3

Description
This course is an introduction to java programming. Topics will cover java syntax and classes for use in the development of java applications and applets.

Prerequisites

CPTT 234 - C Programming I

Textbooks

Sierra and Bates. Head First Java. O'Reilly. 2005. Edition: Second.

Learner Supplies

Storage media: USB drive.

General course supplies.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes
1.	Utilize object-oriented programming techniques
2.	Utilize classes
3.	Utilize inheritance
4.	Utilize polymorphism
5.	Utilize exception handling

Grading Information
Grading Rationale
There will be a Midterm Exam at the end of the seventh week of the semester and a Final Exam at the end of the course. Throughout the term, short quizzes will be given and a series of programming assignments will be completed.

At the end of the term, the final grade is calculated as follows:
20% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
20% Quizzes
30% Assignments
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100% Total

Grading Scale
A	90% or above
B	80% - 89%
C	70% - 79%
D	60% - 69%
F	below 60%