Java: An Introduction to Computing

Adams, Joel,Nyhoff, Jeffrey L.,Nyhoff, Larry R.

ISBN 10: 0130142514 / ISBN 13: 9780130142511

Published by Prentice Hall, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Java: An Introduction to Computing
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130142514
• ISBN 13: 9780130142511
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Provides an introduction to computer science with an object-oriented approach to Java. Teaches traditional and graphical/internet programming. Covers Object-Centered Design, Object-Oriented Design, and GUI programming. Accompanying CD-ROM includes Java compiler (JBuilder), HTML reference guide, the text's example source code and screen snaps, and a lab manual containing laboratory exercises and projects coorinated with the text.

About the Author

JOEL C. ADAMS received two B.S. degrees in Psychology and Computer Science in 1980 and 1984 from Geneva College. He continued his study of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his M.S. in 1986 and his Ph.D. in 1988. Since 1989, Joel has taught at Calvin College, where he is a Professor of Computer Science. He has also been a visiting faculty member at North Carolina State University and a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Mauritus. He is co-author of the widely used book C++: An Introduction to Computing.

LARRY R. NYHOFF earned his A.B. in Mathematics in 1960 from Calvin College and his M.S. in 1961 from the University of Michigan. Larry continued his study of Mathematics and received his Ph.D. in 1969 from Michigan State University. He is in his 37th year as a Professor at Calvin College and has aided in the development of the school's computer science curriculum since its inception. In addition to authoring and co-authoring over 27 textbooks used worldwide, Larry is a professional member of ACM and SIGCSE.

JEFFREY L. NYHOFF received his B.A. degree in 1985 from Calvin College. He majored in both Computer Science and Communication Arts and Sciences. He went on to earn his Master's degree in 1992 from the University of California at Berkeley. Currently, Jeff is working on his Ph.D. dissertation at the University of California ? Davis. He has taught Computer Science at Calvin College since 1994, where he is an Assistant Professor.