1. Computer Engineering Department Islamic University of Gaza
ECOM 2314 Computer Programming I
Undergraduate Course
Fall
Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammad A. Mikki
Room      I215
Tel.      Ext. 2876
   
Skype id: mohammad.mikki
Homepage:

2. Syllabus & Course Overview
Lecture 1
Syllabus & Course Overview

3. Instructor Mohammad A. Mikki
Professor of Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Department The Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine Tel Ext. 2876
Mail         Homepage   Skype ID  mohammad.mikki

4. Where to find me
My Office:
Building: IT bldg
Room: I215

5. Instructor’s Office Hours
TBA and
by appointment

6. Teaching Assistants
None

7. Course Information ECOM 2314 Course Code Programming I
Computer (Undergraduate Course)
Course Name 3
Number of credits

8. Course Description
This course provides an introduction to computer science with a focus on object-oriented programming.
Instruction centers on an overview of programming, problem-solving, and algorithm development.
Specific topics include primitive data types, arithmetic and logical operators, selection and repetition structures, interactive user input, using and designing basic classes, single dimension arrays with searching and sorting, and Array lists.

9. Covered Topics
The course covers the following chapters from the textbook: Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java Chapter 2: Elementary Programming Chapter 3: Selections Chapter 4: Mathematical Functions, Characters, and Strings Chapter 5: Loops Chapter 6: Methods Chapter 7: Single-Dimensional Arrays Chapter 8: Multi-Dimensional Arrays Chapter 9: Objects and Classes Chapter 10: Object-Oriented Thinking

10. Course Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic concepts of object-oriented programming
Understand how a program is converted into an executable form
Learn the basic syntax of a specific programming language
Be able to read simple programs written in a specific programming language and understand what these programs do
Be able to design algorithms utilizing the principles of object-oriented programming to solve simple problems
Be able to write simple programs in a specific programming language to implement these algorithms
Be able to follow specified style guidelines in writing programs, and understand how the guidelines enhance readability and promote correctness in programs
Be able to edit, compile, debug and run programs in a specific programming language

11. Course Prerequisites
None

12. Course Website The common syllabus is posted on the course webpage at
Please check this webpage at least once a week for:
lecture notes
Assignments and exams
Assignments and exams solutions
Useful links
Supplementary material, and
Announcements
Your instructor will provide and/or post a revised version of the course syllabus with additional information stating his policies for the course, such as attendance policy, labs and assignments submission policy, quizzes policy, and others. Please check with your instructor.

13. Class Information 201 101 Section Sat, Mon, Wed Days 12:00-13:00 Time
K308
Location

14. Required Textbook and Material
Introduction to Java programming, Comprehensive Version, 10th edition. By Daniel Liang Pearson Publishing, 2015 ISBN#:

15. Useful Links
The Java Tutorials:  
Netbeans: 
Javaworld:

16. Class Expectations Class attendance Text reading in advance
Class participation
Working hard

17. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material 1
course syllabus and overview
Course webpage,
IDE illustration (with sample Java programs)
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java 2
Chapter 2 – Elementary Programming
Lab #1
Assignment #1 3
Chapter 3 – Selections
Lab #2
Assignment #32 4
Lab #3
Assignment #3

18. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material 5
Chapter 4 – Mathematical Functions, Characters, and Strings
Lab #4
Assignment #4 6
Chapter 5 – Loops
Lab #5
Assignment #5 7
Lab #6
Assignment #6 8
Midterm – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Chapter 6 – Methods
Lab #7
Assignment #7

19. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material 9 Chapter 6 – Methods
Lab #8
Assignment #8 10
Chapters 7 and 8 – Arrays
Lab #9
Assignment #9 11
Lab #10
Assignment #10 12
Chapter 9 – Objects and Classes
Lab #11
Assignment #11

20. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material 13
Chapter 9 – Objects and Classes
Lab #12
Assignment #12 14
Chapter 10 – Thinking Object-Oriented
Lab #13
Assignment #13 15
Sat. 24 Dec
First day of final exams

21. Assessment (Grading) Criteria
Lab, Quizzes, and Assignments
(TA)
20%
Attendance, class participation, moodle chat and forums
10%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final exam
40%

22. Attendance
Class attendance is required and very important for successful completion of the course. Students are expected to attend and participate in every class which is interpreted as the entire class period and lab period. Excused absences must be planned for, when possible, and justified with documentation. The student is responsible for making up missed class/lab sessions. Late arrival that causes disruption, early departure that causes disruption, excessive conversation among students, and other actions that disrupt the classroom are unacceptable.

23. Use of Laptops
Use of laptops/PDAs/Tablets and other electronic devices during the class is not allowed.

24. Mobile Phones
In order to minimize the level of distraction, all beepers and mobile phones must be on quiet mode during class meeting times.

25. ?
?Questions?