Texts: Big Java 2nd Edition, Cay Horstmann
  Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java, by Maria Litvin

 

InstructorBeth Zullo

 

Skills/Topics:

Java Classes, Objects, and Events Searching, Sorting, and Other Array Algorithms
Java Syntax and Style ArrayList
Data Types, Variables, and Arithmetic Streams and Files
Boolean Expressions and if-else Statements Graphics
Methods, Constructors, and Fields GUI Components and Events
Strings Mouse, Keyboard, Sounds, and Images
Arrays OOP Concepts and Object-Oriented Design
Iterative Statements: while, for, do-while  

 

Evaluation:  Students work on programs in a cooperative learning environment.  Grades are based on both the quality and quantity of programs completed.  Regular testing and homework assignments prepare students for the AP Computer Science test in May, and comprise a substantial part of the student's average in the class.

 

Links: Test Info On-line lessons Java by Example AP Test Part II Solutions
Multiple Choice Practice Java tutorials java.sun.com

BryanClass documents

College Board Intro to Computers Big Java Notes AP Topics
MIT Lecture Notes AP Java Subset Assignments  

 

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