CIS 217 - Java Programming II

Description
This course exposes students to the more advanced features of Java Programming. Students write programs that use object-oriented techniques to implement exception handling, multithreading, network communication, and database interaction. Students are provided an opportunity to solve real world problems. Java programs are used to develop applications that rely heavily on object-oriented techniques.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CIS 117 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MA107 or ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Computer Programming, A.A.A.S.

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Design and implement object-oriented applications that incorporate abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Develop programs that manage data and system interaction through input/output operations, exception handling, and multithreading.
Create applications that use graphical user interfaces, graphics, and event-driven programming to support user interaction.
Build software that communicates over networks using sockets and exchanges data with databases through JDBC.
Apply modern Java features, including the Stream API and other advanced tools, to write efficient, scalable, and data-driven programs.

Course Outline:

Review of Java Language Fundamental Skills
Interface and Implementation Inheritance
Polymorphic Techniques
Graphics and Java GUI Components
Exception Handling
Multithreading
Files and Streams
Networking
Java Database Connectivity

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-60%
Facilitated discussion: 0-20%
Group work: 0-10%
Applied work: 10-40%
Mandatory Course Components:
Programming Assignments, Tests, and a Final Project to assess comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: n/a
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 102957
Course CIP Code: 11.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Course Software Utilized: Java, IntelliJ Idea, VSCode,

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: None
School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must possess knowledge of the Java Programming language through work experience or formal education. Instructor must also have ability to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so that the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260220T14:28:51
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031

Essential Abilities/Technical Standards:
None