The ability to solve problems creatively using computational methods has become important to professionals in many disciplines. This interdisciplinary course is designed for students who are not necessarily intent on becoming computer programmers but are interested in understanding the principles that govern Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software development in order to assist with problem-solving in their own disciplines. The course addresses a variety of topics including algorithm building principles, problem-solving strategies, how to analyze problems to identify requirements, and how to design an object-oriented solution. Students design, write, and debug computer programs.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to program using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
- Express computational algorithms using pseudocode.,
- Analyze a problem by specifying the requirements, design an object-oriented solution, and produce a testing plan to validate the solution.
- Define and explain object-oriented programming concepts.
- Illustrate program readability/understanding including program style/formatting and self- documenting code.
- Design and implement basic programming solutions including statements, control structures, and methods.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the debugging process.
- Implement programs that instantiate and invoke objects from an API.
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