CSE 142: Computer Programming I

Basic programming-in-the-small abilities and concepts including procedural programming (methods, parameters, return values), basic control structures (sequence, if/else, for loop, while loop), file processing, arrays and an introduction to defining objects.

Students will master basic procedural programming constructs. They will learn to write and debug small programs (50-100 lines) using a full range of procedural techniques using a variety of input sources (console, file) and a variety of output destinations (console, file, graphical). Students will learn the design principles that are relevant to this style of “programming in the small” including decomposition, information hiding, elimination of redundancy, detailed documentation, and use of parameters and return values to create flexible components. Students will be exposed to the major design issues of object oriented programming including inheritance.

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Basic concepts of computer structure and program execution
Variables, types, expressions, and assignment
Input/output: console, file, graphical
Conditional execution (if/else)
Iteration (for, while)
Defining methods: parameters, return values
Arrays (one-dimensional)
User-defined classes
Use of standard library objects: strings, graphics
Procedural decomposition of problems
Programming style: eliminating redundancy, localizing variables, class constants, commenting, use
of parameters and return values to increase flexibility, appropriate choice of control structure
(e.g., sequential if versus if/else)