CSCI 201L: Principles of Software Development
Comprehensive introduction to software engineering in-the-large using Java. Focuses on object-oriented software design, multithreaded concurrent programming, network socket communication, database connectivity (JDBC/MySQL), graphical user interfaces (Swing/JavaFX), and modern web architectures. Students work in software development teams using Git version control, Agile methodologies, and design patterns to construct a full-scale, interactive software application.
This archive catalogs 13 free educational resources and past exams for CSCI 201L (Principles of Software Development) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 5 midterm papers, 7 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2017 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in CSCI 201L
- Memory models and data representations: arrays, string parsing, reference passing, and scope resolution
- Introduction to algorithmic thinking: linear/binary search, basic sorting algorithms, and recursive problem decomposition
- Software development practices: debugging methodologies, unit test assertions, and structured coding style in Principles of Software Development
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Final Exam 2017
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2018
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2018
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Final Exam 2023
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Worksheet 4
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 201L Worksheet 4
Assessment Inventory for CSCI 201L (13 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 4 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 13 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CSCI 201L archive?
This collection for CSCI 201L at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 13 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CSCI 201L collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2017 to 2023, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CSCI 201L past exams?
All cataloged CSCI 201L past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.