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ITEC2120: Introduction to Programming, Spring 2012

Welcome to the course wiki page for Introduction to Programming. All of the basic course information is here, and much of the course materials will also be posted here. In this section we'll be learning Java programming.

Basic Information

Location: Building B 1100 or Building A 1730

Instructors:

Dr. Tacksoo Im, tim@ggc.edu, 678-682-5653 (cell/office), RL 3223K

Meeting Times:

Section 06: Monday 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm Building A 1730 (Hybrid)

Section 14: Monday/Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Building B 1100

Required Textbooks: Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects (4th Edition)

Prerequisites: ITEC1001: Introduction to Computing or Pass on the ITEC1001 Proficiency Exam, no prior programming experience required

Programming Communal Notes - Add your own notes to use during quizzes and studying.

Calendar - Detailed calendar on wiki

Course Resources

Free Tutoring Online and in the Academic Enhancement Center

Dr.Java - IDE for Java
Full Screen IDE (or try the new beta version) - secure location where you can make and post your games.
FANG Engine - this is where you can get the documentation about the game engine we use.
FANG Engine Sandbox - anyone can make games here without an account. Visitors to the course page are welcome to use the sandbox. Students should mostly work in the GGC JavaWIDE linked below.
JavaWIDE Discussion Board - ask questions about JavaWIDE on the forum
FANG Engine Discussion Board - ask questions about the FANG Engine and Simple Computer Games textbook on the forum
BlackBoard - check your grades early and often, submit assignments and take quizzes and tests
GGC Email - use only your GGC assigned email for course communications (not yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc.)
ITEC2120 Group Meeting Rooms - use these to meet online using Big Blue Button

Syllabus - contains much of the information below, but on a single page
Attendance Policy and Absence Notification Form - use this form to notify me if you plan to be or have been absent
Grading
Goals and Objectives
Academic Integrity
Students with Disabilities
Reporting Technical Difficulties - follow this guide to report any technical problems you experience in this course
Preferred communication modes and timing.
Java 1.5 API
Collaboration Policy - collaboration is mandatory, and you must cite who helps you.
Online Course Videos - videos from an online game programming course for teachers.
Crosswords

Last Day to Drop with Grade W: ~~March 4~~ March 9

Student Added Resources

Section 2 Glossary

STEPS TO SOLVE CODINGBAT.COM PROBLEMS
1. Read the problem
2. Reread the problem
3. Make sure you understand the output for the given input (examples). If not, repeat step 2.
4. Identify the programming control structures that the problem requires (if, if/else, for, while).
5. Identify common algorithms required (counting, extreme value (min/max), sum, average, existence).
6. If the problem includes String manipulation, what methods are going to be required?
7. If the problem includes String manipulation, initiate a "result" String.
8. Initiate any other variables needed (int, double).
9. Find examples of 4 thru 6 and briefly review.
10. Design a solution in pseudo code. Write this in comments: //
11. Trace through pseudo code solution with examples to verify correctness. Else, revisit step 10 (or earlier).
12. Convert pseudo code to Java code.
13. Correct compile errors - check for misspelling, case sensitivity, parameter names, missing semicolons, extra semicolons, missing parentheses, matching braces, order of statements.
14. Run series of tests. Identify wrong rows or CELEBRATE!
15. Trace through code with wrong rows to identify errors.
16. Fix errors, go to step 14.