package Assignments;

import java.util.*;
import Visual.*;
import Grades.*;
import Info.*;
import Prediction.*;
import Reports.*;
import java.util.Collection;

/**
 * Assignment is a representation of a graded item created by an instructor.
 */
abstract public class Assignment{

	/**
	 * The name of the assignment.
	 */
	public String name;

	/**
	 * The string name of the category of the assignment.
	 * This represents a Category object in the category tree.
	 */
	String category;

	/**
	 * The grade object for the assignment, contains points, weight, and grade information.
	 */
	public Grade points;

	/**
	 * The due date of the assignment.  Grades can still be entered after this
	 * date, it is just used for reference.
	 */
	Date dueDate;

	/**
	 * The late policy of the assignment.  This contains details about the late
	 * policy such as if it exists, how many points are lost per day, etc.
	 */
	LatePolicy latePolicy;

	/**
	 * Whether or not extra credit is allowed on the assignment. 
	 * (Whether or not more points than the total points can be entered.)
	 */
	boolean allowExtraCredit;

	/**
	 * Whether or not the student should turn in the assignment online.
	 */
	boolean isElectronic;
}