CIS 3007 Advanced Java Programming

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RATIONALE:

Object oriented programming is becoming a widespread methodology for the development of business and Internet applications. This course extends your Java programming skills towards the design and development of distributed, Web based, enterprise object oriented systems. While these will involve learning a number of advanced Java technologies, the emphasis is still on the production of robust well-designed applications and components that meet industry requirements and standards.

SYNOPSIS:

This course extends the basic language skills taught in the introductory Java course to cover more advanced Java based technologies. Students will gain further experience in object oriented program design through the development of systems that exploit many leading-edge technologies and techniques (for example, Design Patterns, JavaBeans, JDBC, JAX, SOAP, Security, servlets, JSPs, EJBs). Case studies will be used to demonstrate the use of these features while developing practical design and programming skills that will provide a solid foundation for the future. This course will provide you with the skills to design and develop professional solutions to real business applications.

OBJECTIVES:

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parentheses after each objective. On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. apply advanced object-oriented programming and design techniques (Assignment, Examination)
2. demonstrate an understanding of technologies used in J2EE Enterprise applications (Assignment, Examination)
3. develop and utilise design patterns (Assignment)
4. develop distributed, Web-based, enterprise systems (Assignment)
5. develop and integrate reusable components (Assignment)
6. appreciate the process of developing applications for Intranet/Internet Environments (Assignment, Examination).

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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).

The software accompanying the textbook should be adequate for most of the student's requirements for this course. However, students are free to use equivalent products.

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The examination is scheduled to be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   If you are an international student in Australia, you are advised to attend all classes at your campus. For all other students, there are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility 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:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 20% of the total marks available for the assignment may apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit all of the weighted assessment items, achieve at least 50% in the assignment, achieve at least 50% in the examination, and at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   This is a restricted examination. Candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the examination for this course are (i) Writing materials: non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination; (ii) Translation dictionaries: with the Examiner's approval, candidates may, take an appropriate non-electronic translation dictionary into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
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. Students should also read the Faculty of Business Guide to Policies and Procedures of the Faculty which can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/buspolproc.html.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Learning resources: Prescribed texts and materials (see above); recommended reference materials (see above); printed Introductory Book, Study Book/s, and Book/s of Selected Readings; and course Website accessible via USQConnect.
2. E-mail and Internet Access: Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to USQConnect for this course.