Syllabus

1. To learn how to use computation in efficiently solving some types of scientific, engineering and management
   problems.
2. To learn to program in an interactive, object-oriented environment, namely Java®.
3. To understand the basic concepts of software engineering:
   • Design
   • Documentation
   • Debugging
   • Teamwork in the implementation of software.
4. To be introduced to the concepts and use of object-oriented software design
5. To learn how to build computer programs that make effective use of the Java® class libraries.
6. To learn how to build interactive graphic user interfaces.
7. To learn to use algorithms, including:
   • What is an algorithm?
   • How do you describe an algorithm?
   • How do you implement an algorithm from a description?
   • How do you compare and choose an algorithm for a particular application?
8. To learn to use data structures:
   • What is a data structure?
   • How do you implement one?
     
   • How do you combine algorithms and data structures?
   • How do you use generic data structures and the Java® collection classes?
9. To learn to recognize, implement, and combine software patterns.

• 10 problem sets, each worth 6 points (60% of grade)
• 2 in-class quizzes, each worth 8 points (16%)
• Final exam during finals period, worth 17%
• Weekly tutorials (10 sessions) plus weekly labs/active learning (11 sessions). Mandatory attendance; 1/3 point per session (7%)
• Quizzes, exam are open book, open notes
• Late problem set rules-20% off for 1 working day late, 100% off for anything later.

Java® is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.