Study of the design and implementation of computer programs in Java at the intermediate level with a focus on object-oriented programming. Foundational concepts that lead towards formal discussion of software design (e.g. design patterns), analysis of algorithms (e.g. asymptotic complexity), and computer architecture (e.g. stack/heap memory) are introduced in this course. Students will use data structures and other tools to build robust, efficient, extensible programs that utilize Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). The concepts behind multi-threaded programming are also introduced. Students will also deepen their understanding of how computers manipulate memory and execute programs. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: FRL requirement.

Prerequisite: Computer Science 122.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: Q

1 unit — Ellsworth, Jackson

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