An introduction to procedural and object-oriented programming methodology. Topics include program structure, conditional and iterative programming, procedures, arrays and records, object classes, encapsulation, information hiding, inheritance, polymorphism, file I/O, and exceptions. Software debugging and testing techniques are emphasized. Includes required laboratory.

Prerequisites: Level 4 or higher on the math placement exam
Advisory Prerequisite: CSE 110

• An ability to program in an object oriented language, using concepts such as object classes, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
• An ability to use fundamental data structures such as arrays..
• An ability to program with sound code structure and use systematic software debugging and testing techniques.

• Introduction to Objects in Java, using predefined objects (e.g. String)
• Review of program control statements: conditionals and loops with an introduction to formal methods (preconditions, post conditions, loop invariant)
• Writing more complex classes.
• Arrays and the ArrayList class.
• Inheritance and polymorphism in Java, simple examples, the Java class hierarchy.
• Exceptions and File I/O.
• Introduction to graphical user interface components.
• Recursive programming, basic examples (factorial, Fibonacci numbers, Towers of Hanoi, etc...)
• Documenting sources of code, effects of software piracy on business and individuals