Programming Fundamentals Using Java [OP]: A Game Application Approach - Softcover

McAllister, William; Fritz, S. Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1938549767 ISBN 13: 9781938549762

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information, 2014

Synopsis

This is a Java textbook for beginning programmers that uses game programming as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention. Game programming is incorporated into the text in a way that does not compromise the amount of material traditionally covered in a basic or advanced programming course and permits instructors who are not familiar with game programming and computer graphics concept to realize their advantages. The material presented in the book is in full compliance with the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines and provides an in-depth discussion of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It has been used to teach programming to student whose majors are both within and outside of the computing fields. The companion DVD includes a game environment that is easily integrated into projects created with the popular Java Development Environments (Eclipse, NetBeans, and JCreator) and includes a set of executable student games to pique students’ interest by giving them a glimpse into their future capabilities. The material in this book can be covered within one or two courses such as a basic programming course followed by an advanced programming course.

Features:

Uses an objects-early approach to learning Java.

Follows the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines

Integrates game programming as central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention

Includes a companion DVD with projects created with the popular Java Development Environments; also includes a set of executable games, source code, and figures

Uses working programs to illustrate concepts under discussion

Complete instructor’s resource package available upon adoption

About this title

Book Description

This book is a Java textbook for beginning programmers that uses game programming as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention.

About the Author

William McAllister teaches at St. Joseph’s College, NY. He has taught a wide range of computer science courses that include programming, computer graphics, and data structures. He has also authored a data structures textbook.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1938549767
• ISBN 13: 9781938549762
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 733