Week 8: Java Strings and File Read/Write

This week the focus will be on Java Strings considered as a class and reading, writing, and appending to text data files. Chapter 9 of the textbook is the primary content this week. Please read through this chapter and take the online quiz over the weekend.

Please print Slide Set 9. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below. Project 3 the Final Project is worth 150 points and is due at the beginning of class 2. You will need to present your final project to the class describing both the design phase and display your Java source code. For this project your code should be commented in depth so that other people can understand your code.

After reading and working through the Chapter 9 textbook content please take the online Quiz covering Chapter 9 content. Review those sections that were incorrect on the quiz.

Week 7: Java Classes and Objects

This week we will focus on Java Classes and Objects. Chapter 8 of the textbook is the primary content this week which introduces the topic of object oriented programming using Java.

Please print Slide Set 8. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below. Homework 4 is due this week at the beginning of class 2.

After reading and working through the Chapter 8 textbook content please take the online Quiz covering Chapter 8 content. Review those sections that were incorrect on the quiz.

Week 6: Java Arrays

This week we will focus on Java Arrays. Chapter 6 of the textbook is the primary content this week which covers one dimensional arrays. Chapter 7 describes two dimensional arrays.

Please print Slide Set 7. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below. Homework 2 is due this week at the beginning of class 2.

After reading and working through the Chapter 6 textbook content please take the online Quiz covering Chapter 6 content. Review those sections that were incorrect on the quiz.

Week 5: Java Methods and Object Oriented Design

This week we will focus on Java Methods and their place in Object Oriented Design and Programming. Chapter 5 textbook content covers Java Static Methods and their use as programming functions. The Object Oriented Program concepts of classes and objects are covered in Chapter 8 of the textbook.

Java Methods allow program processes to be encapsulated into functional modules. This is very similar and is an application of mathematical function concepts. Modularity enables the Top-Down design process, which is a "Divide and Conquer" approach to developing large programs by breaking it into smaller functional modules that can be designed, coded, and debugged separately. The Implementation Phase of program development usually utilizes a combination of Bottom-Up and Top-Down approaches for developing Java Methods and the calling of these methods from the main method.

Please print Slide Set 6, before coming to class this week. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below. After reading and working through the Chapter 5 textbook content please take the online Quiz covering Chapter 5 content. Review those sections that were incorrect on the quiz.Project 2 is due this week at the beginning of class 2.

Week 4: Java Repetition Structures

The fourth week will focus on Repetition or Loop Programming Structure covered in Chapter 4 of the textbook. Repetition structures allow computer programs to process enormous amounts of structured data with relatively little program code. Homework 2 is due week 4 class 2 and will require the implementation of a repetition structure with Java.

This week we will also introduce the Eclipse IDE. I decided to go with eclipse because it seems the most stable and has the best tutorial documentation. If you prefer to use Netbeans that is fine too, but I will only be covering eclipse in class. Please watch listed videos about installing eclipse and using the debugger.

Please print Slide Set 5, before coming to class this week. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below. After reading and working through the Chapter 4 textbook content please take the online Quiz covering Chapter 4 content. Review those sections that were incorrect on the quiz.

It maybe time for you to consider moving to an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for creating Java programs. IDEs can be complicated to learn, but they provide many features including debugging tools. There are several free ones available for download, and Eclipse is the most common and has many plugins for developing code in many computer languages. Go to the Eclipse IDE link below and download the version of Eclipse for Java Developers. The other listed links provide videos demonstrating the use of Eclipse to do Java programming.

Week 3: Java Selection Structures

This week we will finish Chapter 2 content and learn Chapter 3 content. We will explore the Program Development Cycle, Program Flow of Control, Java Selection Structures, and operators typically utilized for selection structures to include relational and logical.

You need to read Chapter 3 of the textbook before class this week. If you have not received your book yet then download the eChapter 3 from WebTycho. This is the lasteChapter.

Please print Project 1 and Slide Set 4, before coming to class this week. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show item below.

Please bring notebook computer and a USB (Thumb) Drive to all classes.

Week 2: Developing a Java Program

This week we will explore the details of the Java language. You need to read Chapter 2 of the textbook before class this week. If you have not received your book yet then download eChapter 2 from WebTycho. There are eChapters for only the first three chapters of the textbook. Therefore, you must purchase a textbook very soon.

We begin with Slide Set 2 which describes: operators, data types, and variables. Data types will be a new concept for some of you and they will allow better utilization of memory. Java has strict data typing and this week we will cover the primitive data types in detail.

After the Java essentials we will then progress to Java input and output using console I/O streams. Another alternative is to use use the Swing - Graphical User Interface components Swing JOptionPane. Both Input Output methods are described in Slide Set 3.

Please print Slide Sets 2 and 3, before coming to class this week. The slide sets are posted as PDF documents with four slides per page in color. Also posted is an explaination of number systems and codes for those that did not take CMIS102 with me. If you would like to view the slide show again then click the show items below.

Please bring a USB (Thumb) Drive to class to store computer files that you create.

Week 1: Programming Languages and Java Setup

This week we will be covering introductory content from Chapter 1 about Programming Languages in general. We will learn how to install the Java language on a computer for development and how to compile and run Java language programs. Please read Chapter 1 as described on the syllabus before the first class. Reading the material before it is covered in class will make the class seem a lot easier and you can ask better questions. If you have not received the book yet then please download the eChapter 1 as a PDF file from WebTycho.

You need to bring a USB Drive to all classes to store computer files that you create in class and homework. If you have a notebook computer you should also bring that to class.

I will utilize PowerPoint slides for lecture and discussion. They have the advantage that code can be tested and validated before class. Please print Slide Set 1 which is a PDF file with four slides per page in color. The hyperlinks to all required file downloads for the course are on the first slide set. It is important to print the slides in color so you can view the syntax coloring of the code. I have also posted the slide show online without narrations for your review. You need to come to class to hear the lectures.

A free online video course is available at http://www.wibit.net If you would like to review content from CMIS102 they cover programming structures, flow charts, pseudocode, and number systems in the Introduction to Computer Programming course. They also have a course called Programming in Java which covers beginning to advanced topics about the Java programming language and object oriented programming.

Welcome to CMIS141

Introductory Programming using Java

This is a classic Face-to-Face class and we meet entirely in person.

However, it is a web enhanced class, which means I will be posting course materials and grades online but little else. So if you want to access course materials this is the place to go, but if you want to learn the material then come to class. I will post most course materials as PDF files here in the announcement section, so that you can print the materials in color prior to class.

So lets get started...

The textbook for this course is very good so be sure to order it early so that you have it before the first week of class. We will be using the 8th edition which covers Java Standard Edition Version 6. Please download and install the Java Development Kit Version 6 on the computer that you intend to do your homework on. The book is concise, easy to read, and has lots of examples. Don't let the thickness scare you off, we will only be covering the first nine chapters in this class and will also use the book in CMIS242 for those that would like to continue.

Before the first class, I recommend that you download and print the latest updated version of the Syllabus and other Week 1 materials described above which are posted as PDF files. I highly recommend using the freeware version of PDFXChangeViewer, which allows you to make notes and save them to any PDF file.

Robert Laurie