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CS101: Introduction to Computer Science I

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Unit 1: Introduction

1.1: History and Motivation

Computer History

The History of Computing Hardware (1960-Present)

Tally Sticks and the Abacus

The History of Programming Languages

1.2: Reflecting Human Thought via Computers

A Concise Introduction to Logic

An Introduction to Formal Logic

1.3: Why Computers and Computer Programming Matter

Innovation and Its Application

1.4: Hardware/Software Model of a Computer

Introduction to Computer Systems

The Processor

Introduction to Number Systems and Binary

Quiz on Computer Systems and the Processor

1.5: The Software Development Lifecycle

The Programming Lifecycle

Comparing Waterfall, Unified, and Agile Software Development Processes

1.6: Overview of Java

Translators: Compilers and Interpreters

A Top-Level View of Java

Downloading and Installing JDK

Downloading and Installing NetBeans IDE

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Java – Practice

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Object-Oriented Programming

2.1: Fundamental Concepts of OO Programming

Traditional vs. Object-Oriented Approaches

Advantages and Disadvantages of Object-Oriented Programming

2.2: Using Java for OO Programming

Objects and Object-Oriented Programming

Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstract Classes

Java Encapsulation

Decoupling

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Java in Practice

3.1: Compiling and Executing a Java Program

Running Example Programs

Review – Compiling and Executing a Program

3.2: Working with Classes

Small Java Programs

Review – Small Java Programs

3.3: Importing Libraries

Importing Libraries in Java

3.4: Primitive Data Types

Primitive Data

Flash Cards on Primitive Data Types

3.5: Basic Operations in Java

Assignment Operators

Variables and Assignment Statements

Expressions and Arithmetic Operators

3.6: The String Class

Strings in Python

Strings and Object References in Java

More about Strings

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Relational and Logical Operators in Java

4.1: Relational and Logical Operators

Boolean Expressions

Java Data and Operators

More about Objects and Classes

Comparable Interface

Review - Boolean Expressions

4.2: Truth Tables

Truth Tables and De Morgan's Rules

Review - Truth Tables and De Morgan's Rules

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 5: Control Structures

5.1: Introduction to Control Structures

Control Structures

5.2: The 'if' statement

Decision Making

Quiz on the If Statement

5.3: The 'switch' Statement

The Conditional Operator and the 'switch' Statement

Quiz on the Conditional Operator and the Switch Statement

5.4: The 'while' and 'do-while' Loops

Loops and the While Statement

Review - Loops and the While Statement

The Do Statement

Quiz on the Do Statement

5.5: The 'for' Loop

The For Statement

More about the For Statement

Quiz on For Loops

Quiz on Further For Loops

5.6: Advanced Topics

Nesting Loops and Ifs

Blocks, Loops, and Branches

Review - Nested Loops and Ifs

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 6: User-Defined Methods

6.1: Creating and Using Methods

Methods: Communicating with Objects

Threads and Concurrent Programming

6.2: Overloaded Methods

Parameters, Local Variables, and Overloading

Review - Parameters, Local Variables, and Overloading

Unit 6 Assessment

Unit 6 Assessment

Unit 7: Arrays

7.1: Introduction to Arrays

Arrays

One-Dimensional Arrays

7.2: Two Dimensional Arrays

Two Dimensional Arrays

Quiz on 2D Arrays

Multi-Dimensional Arrays

7.3: Common Array Algorithms

Common Array Algorithms

ArrayLists and Iterators

Java Program to Multiply Two Matrices

Unit 7 Assessment

Unit 7 Assessment

Unit 8: Java I/O and Exception Handling

8.1: Input/Output in Java

Input and Output

Review - Input and Output

String Formation

How to Write Data to Console in Java

8.2: Writing Data to a File

Input and Output Streams

Writing Text Files

Quiz on Writing Text Files

8.3: Reading Data from a File

Reading Data from a File

Quiz on FileReader and BufferReader

8.4: File Input for Method Arguments

java.io.File and File Input

8.5: Handling Exceptions

Exceptions: When Things Go Wrong

Unit 8 Assessment

Unit 8 Assessment

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