CS-234: Algorithms and Problem Solving I
Fall 2024
Section 2: MW 11:00 am
– 12:50 pm, WA 105
Objective: Study of Algorithm Development and
Problem Solving Techniques using OO Methods and Skill Development using Java.
Text: Java, Java, Java Object Oriented Problem
Solving, Morelli and Walde, 3rd Ed., OPEN BOOK, pdf available at http://www.cs.trincoll.edu/~ram/jjj/jjj-os-20170625.pdf
Link to Handouts and
Assignments. Tutoring
Help Info
Office Hours:
Link
Course Objectives and Expectations:
Upon entering the course
– students should have:
· Curiosity
and enthusiasm to learn
· Commitment
to good work habits and time management
· Fundamental
Analytical and Mathematical reasoning abilities
Upon completion of the course -
students should be able to:
o Analyze
simple problems and design algorithms and I/O
o Use
a development tool to develop and test a software solution in Java
o Use
Object Based Techniques to develop software solutions
o Use,
understand and apply alternate methods to solve problems
o Adhere
to standard coding standards and documentation
Grading Scale: Grading:
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>=
90% |
A |
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>=80% |
B |
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>=70% |
C |
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>=60% |
D |
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<
60% |
F |
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Exam
1 |
10% |
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Exam
2 |
10% |
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Exam
3 |
10
% |
|
Exam
4 |
10
% |
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Final
|
20% |
|
Projects |
30% |
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Labs |
10% |
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS
OR ACCEPTANCE OF LATE ASSIGNMENTS – EXCEPT UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AND
PRIOR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
Topics:
o Introduction to Computers and Programming Language
o Programming mechanics and the edit-compile-run cycle
o Problem analysis and algorithm design
o Memory Models and Introduction to UML Diagrams
o Variables/Constants/Expressions
o Simple I/O
o Class and Class Components
o Object Instantiation
o Methods/Parameters/Results
o Method Signature and Invocation
o Parameters and scope
o Control Structures - Selection
o Boolean Expressions
o Iterative Controls, while, do while, and for
o Program Logic Structure
o String and String Processing
o Arrays and Processing Arrays
o Documentation and Coding Standard
Policy:
Pre-requisite for this course is C or better grade in Math 110 or above - or equivalent placement. You must satisfy this pre-requisite to attend this class. If this is your fourth (4th) time taking this class – you need department permission to attend this class. See Course Repetition Policy.
Projects and Homework should be done on an individual basis. Co-operative learning is encouraged. Collaboration in generating the submitted work will be construed as plagiarism and will be reported to the department. For details - follow the link below to get details on specific policies.
A Departmental policy sheet is
available on the Web – Collaboration
Policy. Other policy details may be handed out in
class.
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