Introduction

Please read the syllabus.

These are the objectives of CS 1713:

Students should apply the steps necessary for software development with classes including using and extending existing classes as well as developing new classes to solve problems.
Students should use and master the essential features of Java including control (sequential, selection, repetition), parameter passing, arrays, arrayLists and strings.
Students should learn to implement elementary search and sorting algorithms.
Students should be introduced to elements of GUI design and event-driven models of execution.
Students should be able to do simple input and output of text files.
Students should gain experience in individual program development.
Students should begin to think about their long term career goals and path towards graduation.

These are the topics we will cover:

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