Updated HOMEWORK & removed abstract (might be confusing)

Author: colabug

HOMEWORK

@@ -1,36 +1,50 @@
 INSTRUCTIONS
 
   * Fork this repository to complete the homework assignment.
-  * Add or update your code for each of the activities below.
-  * When finished, push your work to your github account.
+
+       Complete step one here:  https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo
+       Use the github client to download locally.
+
+  * Create a new project for this assignment using the wizard and selecting
+    the "Create project from existing sources" option, point to the directory,
+    and using defaults for all other options (keep pressing "Next").
+
+  * Update the project to complete the activities below.
+
   * We will review the homework and any questions you may have about the
     assignment at the beginning of class 2.
 
 HOMEWORK
 
-  1. Add another penguin to the zoo. It should appear in the list of penguins
-     with out modification to the current output code in the main function
-     of Zoo.
+  1. Add another penguin to the zoo by adding an entry to the penguin array.
+     Note: Adding it here should make the new penguin appear in the console
+     output with out modification to the main function of Zoo.
 
   2. When a penguin eats a fish, the full weight of the fish should not be
-     added to the weight of the penguin (current behavior). Instead add 3/4 the
-     weight of the fish to the penguin's weight.
-
-  3. When a penguin swims, it loses five pounds.
+     added to the weight of the penguin (current behavior). Instead add 3/4
+     of the weight of the fish to the penguin's weight.
 
-  4. A penguin dies when it weighs 0 pounds. Add a function to check the weight
-     before a penguin swims. Add a way to track if a penguin is dead.
-
-EXTRA CREDIT
-
-  * Add an aquarium to hold fish.
-  * Add three fish to the aquarium with different characteristics.
-  * Add the aquarium to the zoo and add print statements to describe it.
+  3. When a penguin swims, it loses five pounds. Update the class to reflect
+     this behavior.
 
 OBJECTIVES
 
-  * Become comfortable with github, checking out a repository, and pushing
-    changes to github.com.
   * Become familiar with IntelliJ.
   * Practice with Java variables, functions, arrays, math operations,
     and objects.
+  * Become comfortable with github, checking out a repository, and pushing
+    changes to github.com.
+
+EXTRA CREDIT
+
+  1. When finished with the main assignment, commit your changes and push your
+     work to your github account.
+
+  2. A penguin dies when it weighs 0 pounds. Add a function to check the weight
+     before a penguin swims. Add a way to track if a penguin is dead.
+
+  3. Add an aquarium to hold fish.
+
+  4. Add three fish to the aquarium.
+
+  5. Add the aquarium to the zoo and add print statements to describe it.

src/animals/Animal.java

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  * Date: 7/29/12
  * Purpose: GDI classroom example
  */
-public abstract class Animal
+public class Animal
 {
     String name   = "";
     int    age    = 0;