HONORS PROGRAMMING I
 

To offer a comprehensive introductory programming curriculum that enables students to use their computer to write and test programs in the language of JAVA and Visual Basic.NET and XNA programming for the XBOX 360.   Students will learn how to program Droid cell phone apps as well. This course is required for any students interested in taking AP Computer Science.

 Students will learn the following topics:

Introduction to Hardware, Software, and the Internet

Introduction to Software Development

Java Classes, Objects, and Events

Java Syntax and Style

Data Types, Variables, and Arithmetic

Boolean Expressions and if/else statements

Methods,  Constructors, and Fields

Strings

Iterative Statements

Graphics

GUI & Applets

XNA  Game Programming

 Methods and Materials:

1.  Daily hands on practice using Dell pentium computers and Sun’s JAVA compiler.

2.  Observation exercises

3.  Lectures/class discussions

4.  Reference Materials: Web sites, magazines, and cd-rom.

 Textbook

 A Guide to
Programming in Java

SECOND EDITION

for Java SE 5 and Java SE 6

author Beth Brown

Code Rules online

 Expectations

*Students must keep a notebook and take down good notes in class.

*Complete each assignment on time. 10 point day late penalty. 

*Display competency in course subject by passing quizzes and tests.

*Participate in each exercise.

*Seek a higher degree of competency with each exercise.

*NEVER GIVE UP! DON'T GET STRESSED!