ClassInfo

SE 450 Object-Oriented Software Development

James Riely

Office: CDM 845
Fall 2003-2004
Class number: 12718
Section number: 702
W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
CDM 00226 Loop Campus

Summary

We will study object-oriented design and implementation. Among the topics of the course are:

  • Principles of object-oriented programming languages.
  • Principles of object-oriented design.
  • UML class, object and interaction diagrams.
  • Testing methodologies.
  • Design Patterns.
  • Advanced Java Techniques.

Java and the UML will be used for source code examples, homework assignments, and the exams.



Texts

Recommended:



Grading

There will be weekly assignments culminating in a final project, a midterm, and a final. The course grade will be computed as follows:

  • Homework: 20%
  • Midterm Exam: 25%
  • Final Project: 25%
  • Final Exam: 30%

The midterm and final will be cumulative. You must earn a passing grade on the midterm and final to pass the course.

There will be no make-up exams nor extra credit assignments. If there is an extreme emergency and you must miss an exam, you must notify me in advance and provide documented evidence of the emergency.

Students in the distance learning section of the course are expected to take both exams at the same time as the on-campus section of the course. If there is not sufficient space in the regular classroom to accommodate all students, another location will be provided for distance learning students.

Unless otherwise stated, homework assignments are due by 5:30PM before class the week after they are assigned. Any assignment handed in after the deadline will be considered late. Assignments that are late will lose 50% of the points for each day that they are late. No assignment will be accepted more than two days after its due date (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). Assignment deadlines will be strictly enforced; however, your lowest homework score will be dropped in the calculation of your final grade.

Homework assignments must be submitted through the online system. Email submissions will not be accepted.

Distance learning students are subject to the same homework deadlines as students in the regular section of the course.

Program submissions will be assessed on whether they achieve the set task and the quality of the code.



Prerequisites

CSC416 or CSC313 and java programming experience.

This is not an introductory Java course.



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296