Introduction to Computer Programming with Java (CSE126)
Spring 2008

About the course: CSE126 provides an introduction to fundamental software concepts. It is ideal for students considering a major or minor in computer science, as well as for students who want to learn about computing for use in another discipline. See the CSE126 Course Description and the CSE126 Lecture Highlights for more information on what this course is about.

About this web site: These pages are used extensively throughout CSE126. Most information is accessible through the menu bar at the left. Read Navigating the CSE126 Web Pages to find out what is available. The CSE126 Home Page (this page) contains the following administrative information.

People:

• Instructor:

  Stan Kwasny (sck@wustl.edu)
  Jolley 504
  935-6123
  Office Hours: Tue 11-noon, Wed 11-noon, or by appointment
  

• Teaching Assistants:

  Edgar Walker (Head TA)
  Dan Alstadt
  Nathan Banka
  Walker Burgin
  Rhyan Johnson
  Keith Masso
  Chelsea Roberts
  

Times and Places:

• Lecture is on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 - 4:00pm in Busch Hall, Room 100.
• Lab Sections are held on Wednesdays in Sever 201.
• Optional Discussions/Help Sessions are TBD.
• TA Consulting Hours are held at various times, including evenings and weekends.
• This map of the School of Engineering and Applied Science may help you find your way around.

Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.

      There are several resources available online and links will be provided for these.
      However, if you would feel more comfortable with a textbook for reference, I am
      recommending Core Java by Cay Horstmann and Gary Cornell, vol.I, 8th edition (2008).
      Partial lecture notes from previous semesters will also be provided as appropriate.

Recommended Text

Core Java, Vol. I, 2008 (8th ed), by Horstmann & Cornell ( website)

Supplemental Texts

Program Development in Java, by Liskov & Guttag ( website)
Java Software Solutions, 4th edition, Addison-Wesley, 2005 by Lewis & Loftus ( website)
Thinking in Java by Bruce Eckel ( website)

Other Java Texts

Big Java by Horstmann ( website)
Java in a Nutshell, 5th ed, by David Flanagan ( website)

Course Policies and Announcements:

• CSE126 Style Guide
• Policy on Collaboration
• Late Policy
• Grading Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Announcements