CIS 255 - (CS1)Programming Methods: Java

CIS 255 (CS1) Programming Methods: Java

Object-oriented programming methodology for both computer science majors and computer professionals. Systematic approach to design, construction, and management of computer programs; emphasizing program documentation, testing, debugging, maintenance and software reuse. Also includes evolution of programming languages and emergence of paradigms, UML, virtual machines, exception handling, sorting and searching algorithms, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism, fundamental graphics, and computer ethics. This course conforms to the ACM CS1 standards.

Units: 4
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable and CIS 254
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E2b
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
C-ID: COMP 122
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College of San Mateo

Department: Computer Science

Number of Units: 4

This description is for the Spring 2025 term