Department and Course Number

CS 340

Course Coordinator

Ronald F. Taylor

Course Title

Programming Language Workshop

Total Credits

1

Catalog Description

Self-directed study in computer languages. Individual workshops are offered in significant languages such as Java, COBOL, PL/1, SNOBOL, LISP, SIMSCRIPT, and GPSS.  Currently the language workshop is in Java.  Students are expected to learn the language and solve a set of programming problems assigned to using Java 2 SDK 1.2.2 or latest version. There are no exams and only one class meeting in a quarter.  The instructor is available during posted office hours for clarifications and discussion of the programming assignments.  Prerequisite:  CS 400 and experience with programming in C/C++ or Pascal/Ada.  May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.  1 credit hour.

 

The rest of this document describes a Programming Language Workshop in Java.

Text Books

 

1.  Primary:   Java: How to Program , Third Edition by H. M. Deitel and P. J. Deitel, 1999,  ISBN 0-13-012507-5. (or latest edition)
2.  References:  Core Java, Vol I - Fundamentals, C. S. Horstmann and G. Cornell, 1999, ISBN 0-13-081933-6. (or latest edition).
Core Java, Vol II - Advanced Features, C. S. Horstmann and G. Cornell, 1999, ISBN 0-13-081934-4. (or latest edition).
       

Home Page

http://www.cs.wright.edu/people/faculty/rtaylor/cs340.html

Course Goals

The student should have learned the following:

  1. The syntax and semantics of Java including object oriented constructs.
  2. Development of classes for selected application projects
  3. Development of classes with graphical output
  4. Design of graphical user interface for selected application projects.

The student should be able to apply the concepts above to the following:

  1. Formulate a design for a Java program involving arrays and classes for example.
  2. Implement well documented program for a given design.
  3. Verify that design specifications are met by developing sample cases.
  4. Analyze any errors and incorporate code revisions for user-friendly operation.

Prerequisites by Topic

  1. Ability to develop procedural programs in languages such as C/C++.
  2. Basic skills with software development tools including compilers and debuggers.
  3. Familiarity with data structures and basic constructs.
  4. Understanding of operation graphical user interfaces and applications.

Major Topics Covered in the Course

Students work independently on selected projects to gain Java skills covering topics such as:

  1. Introduction to object oriented programming in Java
  2. Development of applications and classes.
  3. Development and experimentation with graphics and Java2D..
  4. Basic graphical user interface components

Homework and Project Assignments

There are a total of four Projects assignments are made during the quarter.  These are based on student interest or text problems.  Standards for preparation of Projects are discussed at the one class meeting.  

Estimate CSAB Category Content

 

Core

Advanced

 

 

Core

Advanced

Data Structures

 

0.5

 

Concepts of PL

 

1.5

Algorithms

 

1.0

 

Comp Organization + Architecture

 

 

Software Design

 

1.0

 

Other

 

 

 

Oral and Written Communications

There are no oral presentations.  Students are encouraged to interact with instructor by e-mail or in person and to share information obtained at seminars or from internet searches.  Students submit source code of their Projects along with any related written documentation.  

Social and Ethical Issues

None.

Theoretical Content

None.

Problem Analysis

Projects can involve open-ended investigation that requires some experimentation with algorithms.  

Solution Design

Programs developed by students must use the object-based features and existing Java classes as needed.