Vicki Gold
Last update-August 29, 2011

Introduction to Object Oriented Assessment and Outline

Grades will be divided as follows:

• 5% - Class Involvement, online journal, participation and collaboration, and adherence to class procedures as mapped out in Link to Power Point: Class Procedures, Schedules, and Assessments - (Each student starts off with 100 points each term worth 10% of your grade. One point is deducted for each infraction of the class procedures.)
• 5% - pop quizzes (These are short quizzes to test for comprehension that can be given at any time)
• 13% - Midterm
• 20% - Lab Assignments
  • All eimac assignments
  • Text book assignments
  • OO lesson plans
  • Key and Mouse Listener Assignments
  • Alice Project
• 35% - Major Projects
  • Graphics Assignments
  • First Game
  • Final Game and Design Specification
• 2% - For Extra Credit
• 20% - Final Exam

Outline

• Introduction to Java and Object Oriented Programming
• Eclipse
• Alice
• Cay Horstmann's Text Book and eImacs
  • Using Objects -
    • Types and Variables
    • The Assignment Operator
    • Objects, Classes, and Methods
    • Method Parameters and Return Values
    • Number Types
    • Constructing Objects
    • Accessor and Mutator Methods
    • Implementing a Test Program
    • The API Documentation
    • Object References
    • Graphical Applications and Frame Windows
    • Drawing on a Component
    • Ellipses, Lines, Text, and Color
  • Implementing Classes Java Text book and eIMACs
  • Data Types
  • Iterations
  • Arrays
  • Event Listeners
  • Inheritance
  • On line game tutorial
  • Make your own game

Rubric for Object Oriented Project Assessments

General Project Assessments are based on the following criteria

A

The project's code executes and exceeds the requirements for the project. (The requirements for each individual project is posted on the Web site - www.goldclasses.com). The student exceeds expectations on their understanding and ability to document their design and code. The code is thoroughly documented and adheres to all required conventions.

B

The project's code executes and fulfills requirements. (The requirements for each individual project is posted on the Web site - www.goldclassses.com). The student is able to present a reasonable explanation of what the code does through code and design documentation. The code is fulfills documentation and convention requirements.

C

The code fulfills a small subset of the requirements. The student does not demonstrate an ability to document their code or design in a meaningful manner.

Presentation Assessments are based on the following criteria

A

The team's presentation exceeds the written requirements. The presentation is well organized and clearly stated. The presentation is delivered in a creative method. The student demonstrates an excellent ability to work well in a group situation.

B

The team presentation fulfills requirements. The presentation is well organized and clearly stated. The group worked reasonably well together.

C

The team's presentation was not well thought out. A reasonable understanding of the project was not displayed.

D

Irrevelant or improper material was placed in the presentation

Lab Assignments Assessments are based on the following criteria

A

The Lab Assignment exceeds written requirements. (The requirements for each individual project is posted on the Web site - www.goldclasses.com). The student is able to present an thorough explanation of what their program or algorithm is expected to do.

B

The Lab Assignment fulfills written requirements. (The requirements for each individual project is posted on the Web site - www.goldclasses.com). The student is able to present a reasonable explanation of what their program or algorithm is expected to do.

C

The Assignment was not completed nor was it sufficiently understood.