Class meetings:

Tuesday/Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm • Ralph Wilson Bldg. 115

Text:

Introduction to Java Programming (Brief Version), 10th Edition
- Y. Daniel Liang- Pearson
(Available in the SJFC Bookstore)

Course Objective

This course is an introduction to the problem-solving and programming methodologies that are fundamental to the study of computer science. Problem-solving follows procedural paradigms. An appropriate programming language is used to support these paradigms and facilitates an introduction to the concept of classes and objects. Students gain considerable experience with fundamental language constructs and types (classes), such as expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings.

Course Outcomes

• Students will become proficient and comfortable with problem-solving with respect to programming.
• Students will understand the basic methodologies of programming in both the procedural and object oriented environments.
• Students will gain understanding on the syntax and constructs of the Java programming language.
• Students will be able to explain the concept of objects/classes and be able to represent real world events in class form.
• Students will become profient in the following programming constructs: expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings.

Course Content

This course will cover the following topics:

• Programming Introduction
• Selection Statements
• Mathematical Functions, Characters, Strings
• Loops
• Methods
• Single and Multi-Dimensional Arrays
• Objects and Classes

Course Outline

This is a general schedule of the course.

Week/Dates	Topics/Description	Reading Assignment
Week 1 - January 14	Introduction to Course	Chapter 1
Week 2 - January 19, 21	Elementary Programming. Input, computations. Software development process.	Chapter 2
Week 3 - January 26, 28	Selection If, If/Else Statements. Simple sort.	Chapter 3
Week 4 - February 2, 4	Selection (Continued) If, If/Else Statements. Simple sort.	Chapter 3
Week 5 - February 9, 11	Mathematical Functions, Characters and Strings Math Functions. Strings and Objects. Conversion.	Chapter 4
Week 6 - February 16, 18	Mathematical Functions, Characters and Strings (Continued) THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18 - EXAM 1	Chapter 4
Week 7 - February 23, 25	Loops While loops. Sentinel Values. Do-While Loops. For Loops. Break and Continue. Nested Loops.	Chapter 5
Week 8 - March 1, 3	SPRING BREAK
Week 9 - March 8, 10	Loops Continued	Chapter 5
Week 10 - March 15, 17	Methods Modularizing Code. Void.	Chapter 6
Week 11 - March 22	Methods (Continued) Modularizing Code. Void. EASTER BREAK March 24	Chapter 6
Week 12 - March 29, 31	Single Dimensional Arrays Setting up and using Arrays. Arrays as storage. Using Arrays in computation.	Chapter 7
Week 13 - April 5, 7	Continuing Arrays THURSDAY APRIL 7 - EXAM 2	Chapter 7
Week 14 - April 12, 14	Multidimensional Arrays Setting up Multidimensional Arrays. Using Multi-D Arrays.	Chapter 8
Week 15 - April 19, 21	Objects and Classes	Chapter 9
Final Exam Week	Final Exam (Date TBA)

Prerequisite

Please refer to the course catalogue.

Evaluation

Your grade will be determined by the following components of the course:

Examinations: We will have two one-hour exams and a final exam (administered during Final Exam week).

In-Class Exercises (Labs): Occasionally, you will be expected to complete assigned exercises during class time (to be continued as homework).

Outside Programming Projects: Outside projects are programs that you will complete on your own, outside of class time. These will NOT be group assignments, and individual work will be expected. If programs submitted are collaborations between two or more students, the grade will be adjusted accordingly.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken each class period. Absence will affect your grade.

10% Active Participation in class discussions
30% Two one-hour exams (15% each)
40% In-Class Labs
20% Final Exam

Academic Honesty

College Policy Concerning Students with Disabilities

In compliance with St. John Fisher College policy and applicable laws, appropriate academic accommodations are available to you if you are a student with a disability. All requests for accommodations must be supported by appropriate documentation/diagnosis and determined reasonable by St. John Fisher College. Students with documented disabilities (physical, learning, psychological) who may need academic accommodations are advised to make an appointment with the Coordinator of Services for students with disabilities in the Office of Academic Affairs, Kearney 202. Late notification will delay requested accommodations.