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Java: An Introduction to Computer Science & Programming, 2/E
Walter Savitch, University of California-San Diego

ISBN-10: 0130316970
ISBN-13: 9780130316974

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 1049 pp
Published: 11/02/2000

This item has been replaced by Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 5/E.

Appropriate for introductory Computer Science courses using Java (CS1 with Java) and other introductory programming courses using Java offered in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, and Business departments.

Best-selling author, Walter Savitch, uses a conversational style to teach programmers problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Readers are introduced to object-oriented programming and important computer science concepts such as testing and debugging techniques, program style, inheritance, and exception handling. It includes through coverage of the Swing libraries and event driven programming. The Java coverage is a concise, accessible introduction that covers key language features. Thorough early coverage of objects is included, with an emphasis on applications over applets. The author includes a highly flexible format that allows instructors and readers to adapt coverage of topics to their preferred order. Although the text does cover such more advanced topics as inheritance, exception handling, and the Swing libraries, it starts from the beginning, and it does first teach traditional, more basic techniques, such as algorithm design.

NEW - Coverage of Java2, Sun's latest version of the Java language—Includes significant optional coverage of the Swing GUI libraries, a chapter on applets, and a chapter on graphics.
- Exposes students to state-of-the-art features of Java. Ex.___

NEW - Optional coverage of linked data structures.
- Prepares Computer Science students for topics addressed in subsequent CS2/data structures courses. Ex.___

NEW - Earlier coverage of arrays.
- Allows for either early or late coverage of arrays. Since most instructors prefer early coverage of arrays, the array material was move up in this edition to allow even earlier coverage of arrays if that is desired. Ex.___

NEW - Additional self-test exercises, programming exercises, and figures.
- Give students more practice applying the concepts in the text. Ex.___

NEW - CD-ROM with every copy of the text—Includes all the source code for programs and classes, source code for additional examples, and Borland JBuilder™ 3.5 Foundation software.
- Students can run and manipulate the source code from all the examples in the book as well as from additional examples. Students have access to the JBuilder professional integrated development environment/compiler free of charge that they can use to complete programming assignments. The JBuilder software works with Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. Ex.___

Flexible design—Chapters can be covered in a number of different orders. Each chapter has a “Prerequisites” section indicating what material must be covered before using this chapter and the Preface includes a chart showing a variety of chapter ordering options.
- Highly flexible book allows instructors and readers to adapt coverage of topics to their order of preference. Ex.___

Numerous programming examples and programming exercises—Most examples include program code annotations.
- Explains important problem-solving concepts to students within the context of the code itself. Ex.___

Complete explanations of Java language features—With sample code and entire programs.
- Students are able to run manipulate the source code from the CD-ROM and from the Companion Website. Ex.___

Programming Tips and Gotcha sections.
- Provide suggestions for good programming practices and identify common programming problems and pitfalls. Ex.___

Engaging Case Studies.
- Expose students to real-life applications. Ex.___

Self-Test Questions with answers—Follow important topics throughout each chapter.
- Help students check their level of understanding. Ex.___

Summary Boxes—Summarize key Java features and problem-solving techniques.
- Provides quick review of chapter material. Ex.___

“SavitchIn” console input class—Explained in Chapter 2 and source code provided on CD-ROM and from Companion Website.
- Provides easy-to-use console input for students, since, unlike other languages, Java does not have any simple console input facility. Ex.___

Coverage of Java2, Sun's latest version of the Java language—Includes significant optional coverage of the Swing GUI libraries, a chapter on applets, and a chapter on graphics.
- Exposes students to state-of-the-art features of Java. Ex.___

Optional coverage of linked data structures.
- Prepares Computer Science students for topics addressed in subsequent CS2/data structures courses. Ex.___

Earlier coverage of arrays.
- Allows for either early or late coverage of arrays. Since most instructors prefer early coverage of arrays, the array material was move up in this edition to allow even earlier coverage of arrays if that is desired. Ex.___

Additional self-test exercises, programming exercises, and figures.
- Give students more practice applying the concepts in the text. Ex.___

CD-ROM with every copy of the text—Includes all the source code for programs and classes, source code for additional examples, and Borland JBuilder™ 3.5 Foundation software.
- Students can run and manipulate the source code from all the examples in the book as well as from additional examples. Students have access to the JBuilder professional integrated development environment/compiler free of charge that they can use to complete programming assignments. The JBuilder software works with Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. Ex.___

(NOTE: All chapters conclude with Chapter Summary, Glossary, Answers to Self-Test Questions, and Programming Exercises.)

1. Introduction to Computers and Java Objects.

Computer Basics. Internet Basics. Designing Programs. A Taste of Java.

2. Primitive Types, Strings, and Interactive I/O.

Primitive Types and Expressions. The Class String. Keyboard and Screen I/O. Documentation and Style. Windowing I/O with JOptionPane (Optional).

3. Flow of Control.

Branching Statements. Java Loop Statements. Programming with Loops. The Type Boolean.

4. Defining Classes and Methods.

Class and Method Definitions. Information Hiding and Encapsulation. Objects and Reference.

5. More about Objects and Methods.

Programming with Methods. Static Methods and Static Variables. Designing Methods. Overloading. Constructors. Information Hiding Revisited. Packages. Inner Classes (Optional).

6. Arrays.

Array Basics. Arrays in Classes and Methods. Programming with Arrays and Classes. Sorting Arrays. Multidimensional Arrays.

7. Inheritance.

Inheritance Basics. Programming with Inheritance. Dynamic Binding and Polymorphism.

8. Exception Handling.

Basic Exception Handling. Defining Exception Classes. Using Exception Classes.

9. Streams and File I/O.

An Overview of Streams and File I/O. Text File I/O. Binary File I/O. File Objects and File Names.

10. Dynamic Data Structures.

Vectors. Linked Data Structures.

11. Recursion.

The Basics of Recursion. Programming with Recursion.

12. Window Interfaces Using Swing Objects.

Background. Basic Swing Details. Buttons and Action Listeners. Container Classes. Text I/O for GUIs.

13. Applets and HTML.

HTML. Applets.

14. More Swing Objects.

Menus. Making GUIs Pretty (and More Functional). More Layout Managers. Inner Classes. More on Events and Listeners. Another Look at the Swing Class Hierarchy.

15. Graphics Objects.

Basic Figures. Colors. Fonts and Other Text Details.

Appendix 1: Reserved Words.

Appendix 2: Precedence Rules.

Appendix 3: Unicode Character Set.

Appendix 4: SavitchIn.

Appendix 5: Protected and Packate Modifiers.

Appendix 6: Decimal Format Class.

Appendix 7: Interfaces.

Appendix 8: The Iterator Interface.

Appendix 9: Cloning.

Appendix 10: javadoc.

Appendix 11: Differences between C++ and Java.

Appendix 12: Using JBuilder.

Index.

Java - Programming (General Engineering)
Java Programming (Computer Science)

Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming, 5/E
Savitch & Carrano
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 928 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136072259 | ISBN-13: 9780136072256
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For introductory Computer Science courses using Java (CS1with Java), and other introductory programming courses in departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, and Business.

Trusted authors Savitch and Carrano examine problem solving and programming techniques with Java. Students are introduced to object-oriented programming and important concepts such as design, testing and debugging, programming style, interfaces inheritance, and exception handling. The Java coverage is a concise, accessible introduction that covers key language features. Objects are covered thoroughly and early in the text, with an emphasis on application programs over applets. Revised throughout for enhanced clarity, the Fifth Edition has been entirely redesigned with a more accessible feel.

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Power Point Lecture Slides

Selected Solutions to text exercises

GOAL (Gradiance Online Accelerated Learning)

An accompanying hard copy Lab Manual with source code

Companion Website - Savitch, 2/E
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ISBN-10: 0130320587 | ISBN-13: 9780130320582
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Companion Website - Savitch, 2/E
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ISBN-10: 0130320587 | ISBN-13: 9780130320582
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/savitch

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