Description: This course introduces fundamental ideas in computer science and builds skills in the design, implementation, and testing of computer programs. Students implement algorithms in the Java programming language with a strong focus on constructing correct, understandable, and efficient programs. Students explore the material through specific application areas. Topics covered include object-oriented programming, control structures, arrays, recursion, and event-driven programming. This course is appropriate for all students who want to create software and have little or no prior computing experience. More details are available on the department website, http://www.cs.williams.edu.

Format: lectures/labs. Evaluation will be based on weekly programming assignments, written problem sets, a test program, and midterm and final exams.

Fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning requirement

Prerequisites: Math 100/101/102 (or demonstrating proficiency in the Quantitative Studies diagnostic test-see catalog under Mathematics). Previous programming experience is not required. Students with prior experience with object-oriented programming should discuss appropriate course placement with members of the department

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Scheduled Offerings:

	Fall 08	134-01	(LEC)	MWF	10:00-10:50	Balter
	Fall 08	134-02	(LEC)	MWF	11:00-11:50	Bailey
	Fall 08	134-03	(LAB)	M	1:00-4:00	Balter
	Fall 08	134-04	(LAB)	T	1:00-4:00	Bailey
	Spring 09	134-01	(LEC)	MWF	9:00-9:50	Murtagh
	Spring 09	134-02	(LEC)	MWF	10:00-10:50	Albrecht
	Spring 09	134-03	(LAB)	M	1:00-4:00	Murtagh
	Spring 09	134-04	(LAB)	T	1:00-4:00	Albrecht