EECS 1022: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

This undergraduate course presents a thorough academic investigation into the foundational theories, conceptual models, and methodological frameworks of Introduction to Object Oriented Programming. Specifically, students examine provides a first exposure to object-oriented programming and enhances student understanding of key computing skills such as programming with objects and simple data structures (e.g., arrays, linked lists), reasoning about algorithms, and working with software tools. It uses a problem-based approach to expose the underlying concepts and an experiential laboratory to implement them. A mature Integrated Development Environment (such as Java and the Eclipse programming, testing, and debugging environment) is used to expose and provide context to the underlying ideas. Laboratory exercises expose students to a range of real-world problems with a view of motivating computational thinking and grounding the material covered in lectures. Instruction focuses on building core critical thinking, quantitative problem-solving, and disciplinary competencies necessary for upper-level studies and professional applications.

• Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in EECS 1022
• 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 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming