CS& 141 Computer Science I Java

5 credits

This course teaches computer science and software engineering concepts using Java programming language. The topics include algorithm development, implementation and debugging, basic control structures (sequence, if/else, loops), procedural programming (methods, parameters, return values), file processing, arrays, and introduction to Object Oriented Programming (OOP).

Prerequisites: CSD 111 or CSD 110

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use correct Java syntax when writing programs
Name Java data types and use them in Java projects
Write code that implements initialization, assignment, input, and output operations
Demonstrate proficiency in using basic language control structures like loops and conditional statements
Demonstrate understanding of modularization concepts, implement methods, and pass data through parameters and return values
Demonstrate knowledge of array data structure utilizing basic array-manipulation algorithms
Use files for data input, output and demonstrate understanding of exceptions concept in Java
Explain basic OOP concepts like class and object
Gather information, analyze problems, and develop solutions to demonstrate mastery of Java programming fundamentals
Evaluate solutions to identify problems and debug code
Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in software development
design, implement, and debug software applications using modern programming languages
analyze software related problems and design solutions utilizing appropriate software tools

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcomes of critical thinking and teamwork.

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20