CSC 8416 Advanced Programming in Java

Subject Cat-nbr Class Term Mode Description Units Campus
CSC 8416 40366 1, 2005 ONC Advanced Programming in Java 1.00 Toowoomba
Academic group: FOSCI
Academic org: FOS003
Student contribution band: 2
ASCED code: 020103

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Hua Wang
Moderator: Yan Li



REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: CSC1401 or CIS3001 and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BINH or GCAC or GCPC or GDAC or GDPC or MCOP or MPIT or MPCP

RATIONALE:

Java is not only an internet language, but also a general purpose object-oriented programming language. Its portability, safety, and simplicity features made it the internet language of choice overnight. It is quickly becoming a programming language that every programmer and computer scientist should know. This course will teach not only the Java programming language, but also the Java programming style and the topics on advanced software design using Java and Java's internet programming.

SYNOPSIS:

This course covers the techniques of object-oriented programming in Java, and the characteristics of the Java programming language. The language features such as applets, packages, exception handling and multithreading with concurrent programming are discussed. Java graphical user interface and animation tools are important parts of this course. The advanced topics such as network programming and client/server and Remote Method Invocation (RMI) as well as Java Database Connection (JDBC) are introduced with an executable example.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a deep understanding of various object-oriented design techniques;
  2. develop object-oriented applications in Java;
  3. design Java applet for internet applications;
  4. develop current programming applications with multithreading;
  5. develop Java graphical interfaces and animation tools;
  6. develop advanced software applications using JDBC and Client/Server technologies;
  7. understand and use distributed system programming with RMI.

TOPICS:


Description Weighting (%)
1. OO concepts and structures in JAVA
 10.00
2. Java programming and Advanced data structures
 5.00
3. Threads and concurrent programming
 15.00
4. Java applet programming with security and Multimedia
 15.00
5. Graphical user interface design
 15.00
6. Input, output and files
 10.00
7. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
 10.00
8. Network Client/Server programming
 10.00
9. Distributed system programming with RMI
 10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Department of Mathematics & Computing CDROM SET 1, S1 2005 (available from the USQ Bookshop). This CD Set contains course material, Windows and Linux Software relevant to this course offering only. For more information about the CD Sets and their use, please refer to http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/cdrom and the course web site.

Introductory Book 2005, CSC4403 Advanced Programming in Java, USQ Distance and e-Learning Centre, Toowoomba.

Selected Readings 2005, CSC4403 Advanced Programming in Java, USQ Distance and e-Learning Centre, Toowoomba.

Study Book 2005, CSC4403 Advanced Programming in Java, USQ Distance and e-Learning Centre, Toowoomba.




REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Many other books and tutorials are available on the internet. We will provide the links to these sites.

Cornell, Gary & Horstmann, Gay 2001, Core Java 2, Sun Microsystems Press, Upper Saddle River, vol 1.

Cornell, Gary & Horstmann, Gay 2000, Core Java 2, Sun Microsystems Press, Upper Saddle River, vol 2.

Daconta, Michael C, Saganich, A & Monk, Eric 1999, Java2 and JavaScript for C and C++ Programmers, Wiley, New York.
(Revised Edition)

Deitel, H, Deitel, P & Santry S 2002, Advanced Java 2 Platform - How to Program, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River.
(ISBN:130895601)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ACTIVITY HOURS
Lectures 26.00
Private Study 120.00
Tutorials 26.00


ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date
PROJECT PROPOSAL 10.00 10.00 01 Apr 2005
PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT 10.00 10.00 29 Apr 2005
ASSIGNMENT ONE 20.00 20.00 16 May 2005
FINAL PROJECT REPORT 60.00 60.00 24 Jun 2005

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

  1. Attendance requirements:
    It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    Students must submit all assessment items. To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    Assessment items submitted after the due date will be penalised 10% for each day late unless the student can convince the Examiner that such a penalty is not warranted. Students must retain a copy of any item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner.
  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
  6. Examination information:
    There is no examination in this course.
  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
  8. University Regulations:
    Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

9. The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must dispatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the dispatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
10. In accordance with University policy, the Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
11. Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. If requested, students may be required to provide a copy of assignments submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be dispatched to USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Note on Project : Students will develop an application or a mini-project using Java. The project will be assessed on Project Proposal (aims and motivation, research plan, 2 pages); Progress Report (progress and revised plan, 5+ pages); Final project report plus coding (10-15 pages).
  2. Students need to discuss their project with the Examiner via e-mail.