1. Computer Engineering Department Islamic University of Gaza
ECOM 2401 Computer Programming I (Java I)
Undergraduate Course
Fall
Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammad A. Mikki
Computer Engineering Department Chair
College of Engineering
Islamic Universoity of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Homepage:
Tel.: Ext. 2883
Skype ID: mohammad.mikki

2. Syllabus and Course Overview
Lecture 1
Syllabus and Course Overview

3. Instructor Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammad A. Mikki mmikki@iugaza.edu.ps
Computer Engineering Department Chair
College of Engineering
Islamic Universoity of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Homepage:
Tel.: Ext. 2883
Skype ID: mohammad.mikki

4. Where to find me
Admin. Building
Room B323

5. Instructor’s Office Hours
TBA and
by appointment

6. Teaching Assistant
TBA

7. Course Information ECOM 2401 Course Code
Computer Programming I (Java I)
(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 syllabus is posted on the course webpage at
and
Instructor’s homepage  
Please check above links at least once a week for:
lecture notes
Assignments, quizzes and exams
Assignments, quizzes 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 101 Section Sat, Mon, Wed Days 9-10 Time K313
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 Sat. 9.Sep.
(Start day of classes)
Course syllabus and overview
Course webpage
IDE illustration (with sample Java programs)
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java 2
Sat. 16.Sep.
Chapter 2 – Elementary Programming
Quiz#1 on Ch.1 3
Sat. 23.Sep.
Chapter 3 – Selections
Quiz#2 on Ch.2 4
Sat. 30.Sep.

18. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material 5 Sat. 07.Oct.
Chapter 4 – Mathematical Functions,
Characters, and Strings
Quiz#3 on Ch.3
Project#1 handout 6
Sat. 14.Oct.
Chapter 5 – Loops
Quiz#4 on Ch4 7
Sat. 21.Oct. 8
Sat. 28.Oct.
Midterm – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Chapter 6 – Methods
Quiz#5 on Ch5
Project#1 submission

19. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material9
Sat. 04.Nov. –
Thu. 09.Nov.
الامتحانات النصفية للفصل الأول 2017/2018م 10
Sat. 11.Nov.
Chapter 6 – Methods 11
Sat. 18.Nov.
Chapters 7 and 8 – Arrays
Quiz#6 on Ch6
Project#2 handout 12
Sat. 25.Nov.
Quiz#7 on Ch7 13
Sat. 02.Dec.

20. Class Schedule Week Topic Textbook Material14
Sat. 09.Dec.
Chapter 9 – Objects and Classes
Quiz#8 on Ch8
Project#2 submission 15
Sat. 16.Dec.
Quiz#9 on Ch9 16
Sat. 23.Dec.
Quiz#10 on Ch9
Sat. 30.Dec.
بداية الامتحانات النهائية للفصل الأول 2017/2018

21. Assessment (Grading) Criteria
Attendance and class participation
10%
Project (2 projects)
Quizzes (10 quizzes)
20%
Midterm Exam
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. Any Questions ?