ClassInfo

SE 350 Object-Oriented Software Development

Christopher Hield

Office: CDM M106
Spring 2004-2005
Class number: 33064
Section number: 902
Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01007 Loop Campus

Summary

The objective of this course is to teach the student the concepts and practice of object oriented software development. The purpose of studying object-oriented development is to acquaint students with the concepts and terminology required in the object-oriented community. A foundation will be built by studying the concepts behind object orientation. Using this foundation, the student will learn the real-world aspects of object orientation by putting the concepts into practice.
Among the topics of the course are:

  • Principles of object-orientation.
  • 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

Course Textbook:
  • Object Oriented Software Development Using Java (2md Ed.), by Xiaoping Jia, Addison-Wesley, August 2001,

Recommended Books on Design Patterns:
  • Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development, by Craig Larman, Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, October 2004.
  • Object-Oriented Design & Patterns, by Cay S. Horstmann, Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, April 2003.
Recommended Books emphasizing Java:
  • Java How to Program, Sixth Edition, by Harvey M. Deitel & Paul J. Deitel, Pearson Education, December 2004.
  • Java, Java, Java Object-Oriented Problem Solving (2nd Edition), by Ralph Morelli, Prentice Hall, February 2002.





Grading

Course Grade Evaluation:

Midterm 35%
Program 30%
Final 35%
Total 100%


All assignments in this course must be completed in a timely manner. For full credit on a given assignment, it must be submitted on time. Late assignments will be accepted with a 10% penalty per class period past the deadline. (i.e., turned in from 1 minute to 1 week late = 10% penalty, 1 minute past 1 week to 2 weeks late = 20% penalty, 1 minute past 2 week to 3 weeks late = 30% penalty, etc.).

Be advised that a significant amount of project and exam assistance is given in class, and missing that assistance can severely compromise your ability to perform adequately in this course.
  • Course grades are solely based upon the student's academic performance. This means a student's grade is based only upon their performance on the Midterm Exam, Programming Project, and Final Exam.



Grading Scale

A : total >= 93
A-: 93 > total >= 90
B+: 90 > total >= 87
B : 87 > total >= 83
B-: 83 > total >= 80
C+: 80 > total >= 77
C : 77 > total >= 73
C-: 73 > total >= 70
D+: 70 > total >= 67
D : 67 > total >= 63
D-: 63 > total >= 60
F : 60 > total




Prerequisites

CS 416 OR CSC 383, and Java programming experience. This is not an introductory Java course.




Course Performance Requirements

A programming project and two examinations comprise the general requirements of the course. Assigned reading is essential to understand and appreciate the foundations and philosophy of object-oriented design. The programming assignments are designed so the student can master the true object-oriented programming concepts, as well as insure that the student leaves the course with a working knowledge of object-oriented concepts.




Instructor

The official office hours for this class are approximately 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays (before class). I will also stay after class as long as needed to help students in need. I am downtown every day so alternate meeting times are possible as well based upon availability.




    - Course Introduction
      Syllabus & Course Requirements
      Course Resourses & Materials

    - Discussions on Object Orientation
    - Objects in the Real World

    - Object Oriented Foundations:
      Object Oriented Abstraction
      Encapsulation
      Information Hiding
      Examples

    - Object Oriented Foundations (cont):
      Inheritance
      Java Interfaces
      Polymorphism
    - Implementation Objects

    - Design Patterns
      "Strategy" Design Pattern
      "Null Object" Design Pattern

    - Project Assigned & Discussed
    - Project Discussion
      Design Considerations

    - Design Patterns
      "Singleton" Design Pattern
      "Monostate" Design Pattern
      "Data Transfer Object" Design Pattern
      "Facade" Design Pattern
      "Power Type" Design Pattern

    - Project Discussion
      Design Considerations
      Design & Implementation Techniques

    - Design Patterns
      "Factory" Design Pattern
      "Template" Design Pattern

    -Unified Modeling Language
      Class Diagrams

    -Midterm Review
    Midterm Exam.


    - Project Discussion
      Design Considerations
      Design & Implementation Techniques

    - Design Patterns
      "Flyweight" Design Pattern
    - Midterm Exams Reviewed
    - Project Discussion
      Design Considerations
      Information Hiding
      Design & Implementation Techniques

    - Using Properties

    - Sorting Collections

    - Reflection

    - Project Discussion
      Design Considerations
      Design & Implementation Techniques

    - Reflection & Strategy Pattern

    - Object Oriented Design Principles & Heuristics
    TBD
    - Project Due!
    - Final Exam Project Assigned

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