1. Programming-1: Java for non-majors
COM S 207
Programming-1: Java for non-majors
Instructor: Ying Cai
Department of Computer Science
Iowa State University
Office: Atanasoff 201
Office Hours: MWF 1:30pm-3:00pm

2. Course Resources Instructor: Ying Cai and Pavan Aduri
UTAs (shared with Dr. Pavan Aduri)
Austin Brunell
Joseph D Roorda
Boa-Lin Lai
Christopher Haman
Lucas Collins
Text book
Java for Everyone, by Cay Horstmann

3. Course Websites Blackboard
Announcements
Posting and submission of
Homeworks
Recitation
Quizzes
Grades
Discussion Board, help chat, etc.
My homepage
Lecture slides

4. What is this course about
Com S 207. Programming I. (3-1) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 150 or placement into Math 140/141/142 or higher.
An introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented programming language. Emphasis on the basics of good programming techniques and style. Extensive practice in designing, implementing, and debugging small programs. Use of abstract data types. Interactive and file I/O. Exceptions/error-handling. This course is designed for nonmajors.
What not listed here is more important: help you understand computational thinking

5. Objectives
Course is aimed at students with little or no prior programming experience.
Be able to read and understand programs written by others
Be able to figure out how to solve problems using the computer as a tool
Be able to write small scale programs using Java
Learn how to find information on programming using Java

6. Topic Coverage Unit -1 – Preliminary Concepts
Introduction to Course
Introduction to programming
Primitive Datatypes
Unit-2 – Objects/Decisions/Loops
Decisions/Loops
Objects
Methods/Libraries
Unit-3 – Arrays/Exceptions
Basic Arrays & ArrayLists
2D Arrays
If time allows
Recursion/Exc Handling
Inheritance

7. How to do well in this class
Attend all classes and recitations
Do all homeworks/self-quizzes etc. in a timely manner
Use your resources: instructors, TAs, textbook
You have to write and run your own programs
Ask questions

8. Grading (tentative) Points Grade 90+ A 85-89 A- 80-84 B+ 75-79 B 70-74
65-69 C+
60-64 C
55-59 C-
45-54 D
Below 45 F
Item
Points
Programming HWs 25
Short HWs 10
Quizzes, Recitation,
in-class activities 15
Exam-1
Exam-2
Exam-3
Total
100
To receive a passing grade you must score at least 55% in the exams, and at least 55% in the programming assignments. For example, if you score 100% in the exams, quizzes, recitations, activities, but score 54% in programming assignments, you will not receive a passing grade..”

9. Mutual Contract Instructor Students
I will provide information about basic Java programming principles and practice to the best of my knowledge
I will uphold my professional ethics
Students
I will participate in this course and practice concepts learned through lectures, assignments, and exams to the best of my ability
I will uphold academic honesty, professional ethics and be a good class and world citizen

10. Other Policies Academic Honesty Disability
Students who plagiarize other work in any part of assignment/tests will receive F as the letter grade for this course, and will be reported to the university.
Disability
If you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, please make arrangements to meet with me soon.