Course Description and Policies
CS-141: Introduction to Programming, Fall 2013

Course Description

This course includes a study of problem-solving principles, computer programming, some of the principles behind programming languages and the structure of a computer. There are no pre-requisites for this course.

We will be using the Java Programming Language [cartoon]. Java is one of many languages!

Attendance at lectures and labs is mandatory.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming including data types, user interfaces, control structures, arrays, objects, and input/output.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to design and implement small to medium-sized Java programs.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems

Course Websites

• Wiley site (including textbook, labs and exercises) Or go directly:
  • CS-141 Section 1
  • CS 141 Section 2
• Willamette Wise site (used for submitting some assignments)
• Course Home Page

Text and Other Materials

The required textbook is Java for Everyone, 2e, by Cay S. Horstmann
We will be making use of WileyPlus online resources. Once you are registered with WileyPlus, you will have online access to the full text along with other materials. You do not need to buy a hard copy of the text.

To access the WileyPlus course materials, you need to purchase an access code. This may be done in several ways:

• If you buy the optional hard copy of the text, the access code will be included with the text. Hard copies will be available in the Willamette bookstore. The version you want is:

  Java For Everyone 2e
  Binder Ready Version + WileyPLUS code
  ISBN: 9781118436554

• If you do not want the hard copy, then you may purchase the access code either through the Willamette bookstore or you can go directly online when you register. The price is the same either way.

• To Register:
  • go to: https://www.wileyplus.com/WileyCDA/
  • Under "Students" and "Register for a New Class", click on the green button "Get Started"
  • Enter school name: Willamette University
  • Expand the Course Name (click on "+" sign): Intro to Programming Professor Cheng Select your section and follow the directions.

Software:

For Java programming, we will be using the Netbeans IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Netbeans will be available on all the machines in Ford 202 and Ford 224.

Netbeans is free and may be downloaded to your personal computer. To download, see the Links page.

We may also occassionally use Scratch and/or Light-bot

Credit Distribution

The final grade will be based on the following:

Accommodations

In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access to this class, please contact me at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students must verify their eligibility though the University in order to receive accommodations. The university policies on disability accommodation may be found here.

Plagiarism and Cheating

In the context of this class, plagiarism is defined as representing someone else's work as your own. Cheating is defined as violating stated rules for an exam or an assignment. Plagiarized work will receive a grade of 0 as will any assignment in which cheating occurred Generally, you will be encouraged to cooperate on lab assignments. The rules and limitations of this cooperation will be defined in class. For more details, see the following links:

• Plagiarism and Cheating
• Plagiarism and Cheating Policy
• Plagiarism Awareness and Avoidance
• The Willamette Ethic: The Honor Code of Willamette University