Course Description

This first course in computer science develops basic skills in computer programming using the Java programming language.  The course is suitable for math, science majors, and others interested in a rigorous introduction to computer science.  It is also the first course in the Computer Science concentration.



Lectures

     

Instructor

  Tue and Thu 9:30-11am
  Room CAS 211

  Stan Sclaroff, sclaroff@cs.bu.edu
  Office hours: Tue 4-6, and Thu 11-12
                          or by appointment (send email)
  Office location: Room MCS 279



Labs


 Teaching Fellow

  Mon 3-4, Thu 1-2, Fri 12-1
  CAS CS Computer Laboratory

   Gabe Parmer, gabep1@cs.bu.edu
   Office hours: Wed 1-4
   Office hours location: CS Computer Lab


 

Required Text

Savitch, Walter. Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2005, ISBN 0131049202-0.

Tests


Assignments

3 Quizzes: 2/15, 3/31, 5/3
Final exam: 5/9 2-4pm

7 Programming assignments