15: Sampler Demos

What We Will Cover Announcements 15.1: Sampler Demonstration 15.1.1: Sampler Demonstration 15.2: Final Exam Preparation 15.2.1: About the Final Exam 15.2.2: What the Final Exam Covers 15.2.3: Recommended Preparation 15.2.4: Exam Taking Tips 15.2.5: End of Course Survey 15.2.6: Questions and Answers Wrap Up 15.1: Sampler Presentation Objectives At the end of the lesson the student will be able to: Present their sampler assignment ^ top 15.1.1: Sampler Presentation Before the Presentation Submit the following to WebCT before the presentation: README.txt file All source code (i.e. .java files) Any other source code needed to make your program method. Bring a written report on paper to give to the instructor If you submit a zip file, the file must extract into a directory that the instructor chooses. Please do NOT use absolute (full) paths. During the Presentation Present the following information: A brief introduction describing the purpose of your application A demonstration of your sampler project A summary list of the specifications and a brief description of how you met these requirements in your project A list of any extra-credit features Point out the extras so we can all appreciate them Try to keep the presentation to 10 minutes or less After the Presentation Feel free to leave (or stay) after your presentation You can present to the instructor alone after the other presentations are through ^ top 15.2: Final Exam Preparation Objectives At the end of the lesson the student will be able to: Discuss how to prepare for the final exam Describe how to take the final exam ^ top 15.2.1: About the Final Exam Important Final Exam Information Date and Time: 12/13/04 @ 7-9:50 A.M. Location: Room 516 (regular classroom) You must attend the exam or you will receive a score of zero (0) Except by prior arrangement with the instructor I am using WebCT to administer the test You can only work on the exam during the scheduled time So do not be late to the exam The exam is closed books and closed notes However, you may have one 3" x 5" card of notes for the exam You may use your computer for taking the exam in WebCT Also, you may use the computer to compile or run programs You must empty your student folder before the exam You may NOT use the computer to use the Internet You may NOT communicate with anyone but the instructor during the exam ^ top 15.2.2: What the Final Exam Covers The final exam is cumulative -- you should know everything we have covered However, the focus is on newer material introduced since the midterm The following is an outline of the most important topics covered since the last exam Outline of Important Topics Programming with arrays Files and streams Description of files and streams Layering streams Procedure for file I/O Stream parameters Testing for end of file Handling I/O exceptions Coding classes Using objects in programs Using access modifiers public and private Local variables and shadowing Using objects as instance variables Arrays of objects Using the this keyword Using static variables and methods Developing object-oriented programs Overridding methods Implementing interfaces Graphical-User Interfaces Creating a GUI application Laying out components Using labels and text fields Developing Swing applets Recursion Code You Should be Capable of Writing Opening a file stream for reading or writing Reading different types of data from a file Constructors with and without parameters Set and get methods of classes Loading data from a file and saving it in objects Modifying (changing) values in an object Processing arrays of objects using loops Getting user input from a JOptionPane Instantiating objects and calling their methods GUI applications that display buttons, labels and text fields ^ top 15.2.3: Recommended Preparation Find out Information About the Test Review the questions from the midterm exam Review your homework assignments and solutions Review the instructor's posted solutions to assignments Solutions are posted in WebCT Understand how the instructor solved each problem Look at the Prior Final questions in WebCT Study for the Test Study over several sessions instead of one cram session Work through the Prior Final questions in WebCT Work the problems in groups if it helps you Get explanations for anything you do not understand Review the topics and subtopics, taking notes or writing questions One idea is to write your own test question for each topic or subtopic Most times, your question and mine will be close enough for you to answer my question correctly Review your notes and prepare your 3" x 5" card Do a quick review just before bed to let your subconscious aid in long term memory. Get plenty of rest before the exam ^ top 15.2.4: Exam Taking Tips Arrive at examination room a little ahead of time. Listen carefully to any oral instructions for taking the exam and read instructions carefully. Read every word in each test question Save after every answer -- you can always choose another answer Attempt to answer all of the questions even if you are not sure of the answers. I cannot give partial credit if you do not answer the question! Control the time spent on each question If you get stuck on a question, make your best guess and return later If you are equally uncertain between two choices, go with first impression You do not need to comment code for tests and exams Unless specifically instructed to in the exam question Use the full time available Double check your work for errors before clicking the Finish button More quiz tips: TAKING MULTIPLE –CHOICE TESTS ^ top 15.2.5: End of Course Survey Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey before you leave Your answers will help the instructor to improve future courses Survey respondent answers are anonymous The link to WebCT is here You may want to rate the textbook at your favorite book seller, such as: amazon.com Barnes & Noble.com ^ top 15.2.6: Questions and Answers Questions on topics? Questions on how to write code? ^ top Wrap Up When class is over, please shut down your computer Study for the final! ^ top Home | WebCT | Announcements | Schedule | Expectations | Course info Help | FAQ's | HowTo's | Links Last Updated: December 04 2004 @14:46:29