Computer Science (CSCI)
Department
College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management
(ECC)
Computer Science (CSCI)
Department
College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management
(ECC)
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CSCI 598 Self-Paced Distance Education |
Instructor: Dr. Judy Challinger
| Office Hours | see my homepage for current information |
| Office Location | OCNL 221 |
| Office Phone | (530) 898-6357 |
| Department Fax | (530) 898-5995 |
| judyc@ecst.csuchico.edu | |
| Web | www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~judyc |
Course Information
Prerequisite: C- or better in CSCI 311 Algorithms and Data Structures, or classified graduate student standing in Computer Science.
Required Textbook:
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Beginning J2ME: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition |
Course Description: This course is an introduction to programming for consumer devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, TV set-top boxes, and other embedded devices. The Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) includes Java virtual machines and a set of standard Java APIs that provide flexible user interfaces, a robust security model, a broad range of built-in network protocols, and support for both networked and offline applications. The J2ME platform is deployed on millions of devices, supported by leading tool vendors, and used by companies worldwide.
Topics include:
Online Materials: Available via your CSC Portal account: 
Attendance: You will be held responsible for all material covered in lectures, reading assignments, and programming assignments.
Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:
| Assignments | 40% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Final | 30% |
Assignments: There will be multiple programming assignments. You should familiarize yourself with the programming assignment expectations.
Quizzes: There will be several quizzes that you will take online.
Exams: There will be one midterm and a final, both of which you will take online.
Final Grade Assignment: Your letter grade will be based on the percentage of the available points you earn in the course, as follows:
Percent Grade University Definition [96-100] A Superior Work [90-96) A- [87-90) B+ Very Good Work [83-87) B [80-83) B- [77-80) C+ Adequate Work [73-77) C [70-73) C- [0-70) F Unacceptable Work
Standards and Policies:
Dr. Challinger will adhere to the policies published by the University with respect to such things as adding and dropping courses, and grading policies. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with these policies. You will find them in the catalog under Academic Policies and Regulations.
“The students, faculty, administrators, and staff of CSU, Chico are committed to a culture of honesty in which members of the community accept responsibility to uphold academic integrity in all they say, write, and create.”
It is your responsibility to understand the definition of academic integrity, and conduct yourself accordingly. More information is available from Student Judicial Affairs.
All assignments in this course are to be done independently. No collaboration is permitted.When in doubt, ask your Professor! Infractions of this nature will be vigorously prosecuted by Dr. Challinger and the College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology. ALL infractions will be reported to Student Judicial Affairs.