IS 1300 - Programming I

Prerequisite(s): CS 1200 or CS 1250 with grade C or better; MA 1030 or MA 1090.
An introduction to computer programming using the Java language, beginning with the fundamental steps needed to create, compile and run simple stand-alone applications that are platform-independent. Students will learn how to use primitive data types, control statements, methods and arrays in their software. In addition to covering essential techniques, this course prepares students for an advanced object-oriented Java programming course. Scheduled and unscheduled projects. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)