CS 142 - Computer Science II Java

5.0 Credits
Intermediate Java programming. Topics include algorithm development, searching/sorting, complexity/efficiency, recursion, user interface design, class relationships including composition and inheritance and an introduction to abstract data types.
Prerequisite CS& 141 or equivalent with a grade of 2.5 or higher or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Design and implement Java programs creating a hierarchy of classes with inheritance, composition and interface implementation.
Create highly useable graphical user interfaces using Java tools.
Write Java programs utilizing recursion and various searching and sorting algorithms.
Work cooperatively in small groups to produce and test correct, efficient and maintainable programs.

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