1 AP Computer Science Workshop Joe Kmoch Washington HS, Milwaukee, WI July 18, 2003

2 Computer Science Computer Science is the study of computers and computational processes (known as algorithms) including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society. Tucker, Allen, et. al. ACM Model Curriculum for K-12 CS, November, 2002

3 Introductions Name, School, Location. Experience with CS, AP, Java. Some questions you want answers to.

4 Workshop Overview Introductions Object-Oriented Paradigm Designing an OO Solution Java – Intro, AP Subset, Gotchas Java Marine Biology Simulation Modifying and Creating Simple Classes Java Free Response – Solving & Grading The finish line

5 “Ground Rules” I do intend for this to be an interactive session, not a time to pontificate. Please ask questions anytime. There will be a 15 minute break and an hour lunch. Bathroom break anytime you need it! Ends at 3:30pm

6 OO Concepts Abstraction Encapsulation Inheritance Polymorphism

7 Let’s Get Started