Computer Science 252
Problem Solving with Java

Fall 2013, The College of Saint Rose

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Instructor and Course Information

Texts

The required text for the course is Java: An Eventful Approach (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN 0-13-142415-7) by Bruce, Danyluk, and Murtagh. This is available from the Saint Rose Bookstore (and elsewhere).

Course News

• Thank you for an enjoyable semester, and bearing with me as I took over the class on such short notice.

Related Information and Links

• Style Guide for CSC 252 Programs
• College of Saint Rose links
  • Saint Rose Computer Science
• Java and Objectdraw links
  • The Objectdraw Library
  • Objectdraw and relevant Java API Reference Card
  • Java API documentation
  • A page of RGB codes and their corresponding colors
  • Full ArrayList documentation
  • Java download page to install or update Java on your own computer. Important note: you will need a JDK (Java Development Kit) rather than a JRE (Java Runtime Environment) to be able to compile your own programs.
  • BlueJ home page for documentation and installation on your own computer
    • To use BlueJ for class assignments, you will also need to get the objectdraw library (objectdrawV1.1.2.jar) - download and save this file but do not try to open it.
    • After putting objectdrawV1.1.2.jar in a reasonable place (like your folder for class work), you need to tell BlueJ where to find it. To do that, start BlueJ. Open the BlueJ menu and select "Preferences". Then select "Libraries". Click the "Add" button. This should open a file browser. Find objectdrawV1.1.2.jar and click "Choose".
    • Another preference that I recommend that you set is on the "Editor" tab. Select "Display line numbers".
    • You should also download the objectdrawinvoker.jar extension available from BlueJ. Instructions on how to install BlueJ extensions are available at the bottom of the BlueJ extensions page. If on a Mac, the easiest way to do this is in a Terminal window (ask for help if you aren't familiar with Terminal).
    • There are further customizations that will allow you to choose a "WindowController" class as a starter when you create a new class. Please bring your laptop to my office or class to get those customizations installed on your computer if you would like to have them.
• Less relevant, but more fun: [XKCD] [Dilbert] [Fox Trot]