Java: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming: International Edition - Softcover

Savitch, Walter; Carrano, Frank M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131354515 ISBN 13: 9780131354517

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

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.

 

Supplements Include:

• Power Point Lecture Slides for the entire text.
• Selected Solutions to text exercises (complete Solutions Manual available 2/1/08)
• GOAL (Gradiance Online Accelerated Learning), http://www.prenhall.com/goal
• An accompanying  hard copy Lab Manual with source code will be available 2/15/08. 

Please go to: www.prenhall.com/savitch

 

About this title

About the Author

Frank M. Carrano is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Rhode Island. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Syracuse University in 1969. His interests include data structures, computer science education, social issues in computing, and numerical computation. Professor Carrano is particularly interested in the design and delivery of undergraduate courses in computer science. He has authored several well-known computer science textbooks for undergraduates.

 

Walter Savitch received his Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969. Since that time he has been on the faculty at the University of California at San Diego and is currently a Professor of Computer Science and director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Cognitive Science. Professor Savitch’s research areas include complexity theory, formal language theory, computational linguistics, and the development of computer science education materials. In addition to writing numerous research articles and involvement in other editorial projects, he has written a number of well-known computer science textbooks, including Pascal, Ada, and C++ CS1 and CS2 textbooks.

From the Back Cover

This colorful presentation and a friendly, engaging style bring the Java language and programming techniques to life for beginning programmers.

Updated and improved, this third edition of best selling author Walter Savitch's popular textbook functions as a complete tutorial/reference while also offering excellent accessibility to students and practical flexibility for instructors.

With full-color photos, illustrations, syntax coloring, and highlighted code examples, this textbook is an excellent resource for both novices and experienced programmers. The author clearly and concisely addresses Java debugging, style, abstract data types, and traditional programming. The book covers classes early and provides fully executable programs for practice on Java 2 with updated assertion checking, Swing and I/O classes. Course tools include an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM and Companion Website.

NEW FEATURES

• Full-color pedagogy
• Coverage of UML
• Revision of files to use ObjectStreams
• Refined and more concise presentation
• Added FAQ, Quick Reference, and Reminder boxes

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0131354515
• ISBN 13: 9780131354517
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1312