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CMSC 432 – Summer 2009

Object Oriented Programming Languages and Systems

Instructor: Shon Vick		Times: TTh.......6-8:20
Email: vick@umbc.edu		Classroom:  ITE-239
Office:   ITE-226
Office Hours:	After Class

Introduction

This class will covers the concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages and systems including an introduction to fundamental abstraction, modularity and encapsulation mechanisms in OOP from a software engineering and representational perspective. Basic OOP concepts covered include: polymorphism and operator overloading; message passing via generic functions; late versus early binding times; and inheritance mechanisms and their relationship to the type systems of programming languages. Other topics include: a survey of OOP languages and systems; OOP languages versus imperative programming languages; and contrasting pure OOP environments versus mixed paradigm languages. Concepts are illustrated through both individual and group programming projects.

Prerequisite: CMSC 331 and CMSC 341

Course Objectives

• This course will introduce the concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages and Systems. The course will start with an introduction of fundamental abstraction, modularity and encapsulation mechanisms in Object Oriented Programming Languages such as CLOS and Java. C++ /Java.
• Abstract data types will be examined from both a software engineering and representational perspective. Contrasts with imperative programming languages will be made. Advanced Java/C++ constructs such as abstract base classes, static members and other constructs will be presented. Comparisons with Java between C++ will be made.
• Other concepts to be covered include polymorphism, operator overloading, message passing viz. generic functions, late versus early binding times, as well as inheritance mechanisms and their relationship to programming language type systems.
• The emphasis of this course this semester will be the comparison of central features of several OOP. Special topics will be included as time permits. One such topic will be the discussion of Object libraries including the Java class libraries. Other topics include Distributed programming with CORBA, Java RMI, Jini and JavaSpaces. Pure OOP environments such as Smalltalk will be contrasted with mixed paradigm languages such as C++, Java and CLOS.
• Object Oriented Design techniques as well as OOP idiom will be presented. We'll look at classic OOP design patterns and frameworks.

Texts

Required:

· The Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (3rd Edition)

by Timothy A. Budd, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0201760312

Optional:

You may also want to acquire a good Java reference:

The Java Tutorial, Third Edition, by Mary Campione, Kathy et al, Addison-Wesley Pub Co; ISBN: 0201485583, also available online

Core Java 2, Volume 1: Fundamentals (5th Edition) by Cay S. Horstmann, Gary Cornell

Key Java and Object Orientation: An Introduction, John Hunt et al , Springer Verlag , ISBN 3540762019

Exploring Java , Patrick Niemeyer & Joshua Peck, O'Reilly & Associates , 1996

Java in a Nutshell , David Flanagan, O'Reilly & Associates

The Java Programming Language , Ken Arnold and James Gosling , Addison-Wesley

Grading

Type	Component		Points	Notes
Online Quizzes	2 Online Quizzes		10	5 points each
Exams	Midterm (example from Summer 08)		20	Take home
	Final (example from Summer 08)		25	Take Home
Programming Project	P1	Group	10	UML Diagrams
	P2	Group	35	Full Project

Notice of Online Lecture Postings

§ 1st Hybrid Lecture (Reflection): http://userpages.umbc.edu/~vick/432/lectures/Summer08/Reflection-Mini-Lectures.ppt

§ 2nd Hybrid Lecture (RMI) http://userpages.umbc.edu/~vick/432/lectures/Summer08/DistObjs-Hybrid%20Lectures.ppt

§ 3nd Hybrid Lecture (Design Patterns) http://userpages.umbc.edu/~vick/432/lectures/Summer08/DesignPaternHybrid%20Lectures.ppt

Course Structure (Subject to Revision!)

	Unit	Topic	Readings/Notes
	1 (5/28)	Introduction to OOP	Budd Chapters 1-2,4-5 Notes More Introductions Readings	Basics
	2 (6/2)	OOP Design	Budd Chapter 3 Notes Basic UML Diagrams UML Readings
	3 (6/4)	Inheritance	Budd Chapters  10-12 Notes
	Online Quiz # 1 (posted 6/11 due 6/16 ) ◄
	4 (6/9)	Reflection	◊1^st Hybrid Lecture (Reflection)◄	Special Topics
P1
	5 (6/11)		Mechanics (Java) Notes Budd 25
	Exam 1 (Take Home – see example at link Due 6/20)
	6 6/16	Design Patterns	◊ 2^nd Hybrid Lecture (Design Patterns) In Class Notes ◄ Budd 24
P1 Draft P2	7 6/18	Distributed Objects	Budd 26 Notes ◊ 3rd Hybrid Lecture ◄
	Online Quiz # 2 (posted 6/24) ◄
	Exam  2 (Take Home – see example at link)
	8 (6/23)	Java 1.6	Notes	Advanced Topics
	9 (6/25)	The Difficulty of Black Box Abstraction	In class video (As Time Permits)
P1 Final P2	(6/25) (7/2)	Final / Demonstration

Practices & Policies

• Attendance is not required but is encouraged.  If you miss a class for any reason asks a colleague for the notes on what you missed before you ask me.
• In general I lecture from a set of notes. I will try to make those Lecture notes and supplementary available electronically. I do this on the theory that a student is more likely to learn if the student is not reduced to a scribe. The lecture notes in general are a summary of what I'm going to present. They are not meant to be a substitute for the lecture itself. I advocate doing the readings before the lecture and reviewing the notes after the lecture. Try to master the material as we go instead of waiting until there is an assignment due.  You are responsible for all materials from the assigned text (Budd), all material given in lecture or made available electronically as well as any assigned readings.
• No late assignments without prior written approval. Please do not wait until the last instant to notify me if you will have a problem completing an assignment.  Pop quizzes can not be made up.
• General UMBC guidelines for project work and academic honesty will be followed.  Academic dishonesty of any sort will not be tolerated and will result in severe penalties.  By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC’s scholarly community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC Student Resource webpage . Also please read  the Undergraduate Council Motion on Statement of Values for Student Academic  Integrity at UMBC
• The class will be taught using a number of different modalities.  Whiteboard lectures, PowerPoint presentations, Videos, Online Lecturers will all be used.
• I expect for you to come to class prepared. I do not believe that learning is a spectator sport. I will call on students in class and class participation is a part of your grade (albeit a small one).
• You are responsible for the checking the class webpage as least once a week for minor revisions. Don’t email me a question until you’ve looked on the webpage.