14. Final Prep and Sampler Demo

What We Will Cover Announcements 14.1: Final Exam Preparation 14.1.1: About the Final Exam 14.1.2: Recommended Preparation 14.1.3: Exam Taking Tips 14.1.4: End of Course Survey 14.2: Sampler Presentation 14.2.1: Sampler Presentation Wrap Up Next Time: Final Exam @ 7-9:50 p.m. (12/17/03) 14.1: 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 14.1.1: About the Final Exam Important Final Exam Information Date and Time: 12/17/03 @ 7:00 P.M.-9:50 P.M. Location: CTC (On the Campus Map as the "High Tech Center 1400") 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 The exam is designed to take about 1.5 hours to complete However, you will have the full scheduled time to complete the exam You may have less time if you are late to the exam You can use a computer, notes and textbook You will be able to run Java on a computer in the CTC You may NOT use your neighbor's books, notes, computer or test You may NOT communicate with your neighbor during the exam ^ top 14.1.2: Recommended Preparation Visit the CTC and familiarize yourself with their setup for running Java Make certain that you know how to use your account and can logon Work through the Practice Final Exam questions Working the problems in groups is encouraged Get explanations for anything you do not understand Review the questions from the midterm exam Get plenty of rest before the exam ^ top 14.1.3: Exam Taking Tips Save after every answer -- you can always choose another answer 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 More quiz tips: Basic Rules For Taking a Multiple-Choice Test ^ top 14.1.4: End of Course Survey Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey This 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 14.2: Sampler Presentation Objectives At the end of the lesson the student will be able to: Present their sampler assignment ^ top 14.2.1: 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 function. 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 functional 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 Wrap Up Next Class: Final Exam @ 7-9:50 p.m. (12/17/03) ^ top Home | WebCT | Announcements | Schedule | Expectations | Syllabus Help | FAQ's | HowTo's | Links Last Updated: December 07 2003 @19:24:33