Hands On Java by Bruce Eckel, MindView, Inc., 1998
Beginning Java by Ivor Horton, Wrox Press, 1997 (optional)
Core Java 1.2 by Cay Horstmann & Gary Cornell, PTR PH, 1999 (reference)
Java How To Program by H. M. Deitel & P. J. Deitel, PH, 1998 (reference)
| Component of Grade | Date Due | Percent of Grade |
| Assignments (about 15) | By class on date specified | 45% of grade |
| Exam 1 | In class on 02/05/99 | 10% of grade |
| Exam 2 | In class on 03/05/99 | 10% of grade |
| Exam 3 | In class on 04/09/99 | 10% of grade |
| Final | In class on 05/07/99 from 8:00-10:30 | 25% of grade |
| Letter Grade | Percent (maximum) for Grade |
| A | 90% - 100% of total grade |
| B | 80% - 89% of total grade |
| C | 70% - 79% of total grade |
| D | 50% - 69% of total grade |
| F | below 50% of total grade (see catalog for incompletes) |
Programming is an interactive learning experience which requires active participation. Expect to spend time each day at the computer. All programming classes take more time than non-programming classes. This is a serious programming class.
You are responsible for information presented in class whether or not you are in attendance. Reading tentative syllabus material prior to class discussion will be very beneficial (of course, each student is expected to read/study/do all syllabus material).
All assignments, exams, and final must be individually completed on time (late work may be penalized or not accepted). The exams and final are already scheduled and must be taken as scheduled (unless changed by mutual prior agreement). Cheating may result in a zero for that grade, an F in the class, or more severe university action.
My e-mail address is isaacson@fisher.unco.edu and I welcome questions. Ask for help before it is too late!