CS1101: Programming Methodology http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~cs1101x/

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CS1101 Programming Methodology
http//www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cs1101x/
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• WELCOME
• TO
• CS1101X

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STAFF

• Lecturer
• Mr. Aaron Tan Tuck ChoyCOM1, 03-12tantc_at_comp.nu
  s.edu.sg
• Discussion leaders
• Lead discussion in small discussion groups.
• Will be made known later. Refer to course website
  (Module Info Staff).

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COURSE WEBSITE
Very important!

• More details athttp//www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cs1101
  x/

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SCHEDULES

• Lectures
• Group 1 Monday 9am-12nn.
• Group 2 Monday 1-4pm.
• Group 3 Tuesday 10am-1pm.
• Discussion
• 2 hours/week from week 3.
• Refer to course schedules (Module Information
  Schedules) on website.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION (1/2)

• This module introduces the fundamental concepts
  of programming from an object-oriented
  perspective, and is perceived as the first and
  foremost introductory course to computing.
• It is the first of a two-part series on
  introductory programming, which also includes
  CS1102 (Data Structures and Algorithms).

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COURSE DESCRIPTION (2/2)

• Topics covered include overview of programming
  languages and compilation process, objects,
  classes, methods, fundamental programming
  constructs (variables, types, expressions,
  assignments, message passing, etc.), fundamental
  data structures arrays, strings, basic
  recursion, input/output, exception handling, use
  of APIs and class libraries, sub-classing and
  inheritance, debugging and testing.
• Note Basic recursion has been removed from the
  syllabus. Polymorphism and inheritance will be
  covered as an non-examinable topic.
• Module activities include lectures, discussion,
  lab assignments, mid-term test and practical exam.

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OBJECTIVES

• Learning about programming methodology and
  principles, using the object-oriented model.
• Outcomes
• Know how to solve simple algorithmic problems.
• Know how to write good small programs.
• JAVA is merely a tool.
• This is not a course on just JAVA alone!

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RECOMMENDED TEXTS

• Recommended main text
• Introduction to Programming with Java A Problem
  Solving Approach
• by John Dean and Raymond Dean,
• McGraw-Hill.
• See course website for more (Resources Books).

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ASSESSMENTS

• Final Exam 40
• Lab assignments and others 20
• Mid-term test 20
• Practical Exam 20
• All open-book!
• See course website (Module Information -
  Schedules) for dates of term tests and practical
  exam. Mark these dates down!

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POLICIES (1/3)

• Communication e-mail, IVLE and course website.
  Check these out regularly.
• E-mail
• For urgent matters.
• Official e-mail address _at_nus.edu.sg or
  _at_comp.nus.edu.sg
• IVLE (http//ivle.nus.edu.sg/)
• Discussion forums and announcements.
• Course website (http//www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cs1101
  x)
• Course information and announcements.

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POLICIES (2/3)

• Notes and handouts.
• Download from course website or IVLE workbin.
• Additional handouts may be distributed in class.
• Preparation for classes.
• Respect deadlines.
• Deadlines of assignments must be strictly adhered
  to.
• Plagiarism important! See course website.

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POLICIES (3/3)

• This is a heavy module (5 MCs).
• Be serious and assume responsibility for your
  learning.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THINGS-TO-DO (1/2)

• On-line tutorial registration please check out
  http//www.cors.nus.edu.sg/
• Discussion classes start on week 3.
• Watch out course website or IVLE for more
  announcements and updates.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THINGS-TO-DO (2/2)

• Lab 0 Intro Lab on 14 August, Thursday. See
  course website (Continual Assessment - Labs.)
• Before attending the above, please
• Read Intro Lab write-up on the course website.
• Create your SoC UNIX account. Go to
  https//mysoc.nus.edu.sg/newacct
• Indicate your session on IVLE forum.

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