CS 1110 Introduction to Computing using Java    Spring 2011  
9066 TR 09:05 Hollister B14 Instructors: David Gries  
9067 TR 11:15 Hollister B14 Grade: letter or S/U.   Credits: 4
 

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CS 1110 Introduction to Computing using Java
Fall, spring, summer. 4 credits. Assumes basic high school mathematics (no calculus) but no programming experience.

Programming and problem solving using Java. Emphasizes principles of software development, style, and testing. Topics include object-oriented concepts, procedures and functions, recursion, iteration, arrays, strings, algorithms, exceptions, GUIs (graphical user interfaces). Weekly labs provide guided practice on the computer, with staff present to help. Assignments use graphics and GUIs to help develop fluency and understanding.

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Expected outcomes of CS 1110:

(1) Understand OO concepts, as used in Java: classes, subclasses, inheritance, and overriding. This includes an operational model of method calls. Understand the basics of OO design.

(2) Be fluent in the use of procedural statements ---assignments, conditional statements, loops, method calls--- and one-dimensional arrays. Be able to design, code, and test small Java programs that meet requirements expressed in English. This includes a basic understanding of top-down design.

(3) Have knowledge of basic searching and sorting algorithms.

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Exams

The times for all prelims and the final are given here.
For prelim 1 conflicts, complete assignment "P1 conflicts" on the CMS by the end of 24 February.
For Prelim 2 conflicts or Final conflicts, please wait for instructions