Description
The course is an exploration of the breadth of programming in the context of educational games and simulations. The programming language employed in this class is Java. Students will engage in hands on activities, programming drills for development of specific techniques and language constructs, and application of programming concepts through the construction of short Java programs. The course uses an arcade game project as a theme around which course content and activities are organized.
The course will cover the following topics:
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fundamental programming terms and concepts
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basic concepts such as algorithms, software design, object orientation, debugging and testing
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basic constructs common to programming languages such as variables, constants, conditionals, iteration, arrays, objects, classes, and methods
Course Dates: June 18 to August 10, 2012
6/22/12: Last day to register
6/22/12: Last day to receive 100% refund
6/27/12: Last day to drop (no "W")
6/27/12: Last day to receive 50% refund
7/19/12: Last day to withdraw from class ("W")