Programming Essentials Using Java (Mixed media product)

This is a one-semester, introductory programming textbook in Java that uses game applications 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 programming course and permits instructors who are not familiar with game programming and computer graphics concepts to realize the verified pedagogical advantages of game applications. The companion disc includes a game environment that is easily integrated into projects created with the popular Java Development Environments, including Eclipse, NetBeans, and JCreator in a student-friendly way and also includes a set of executable student games to peak their interest by giving them a glimpse into their future capabilities. The material presented in the book is in full compliance with the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines. It has been used to teach programming to students whose majors are within and outside of the computing fields. Ancillaries include a comprehensive instructor's resource disc with programming solutions, slides, quizzes, projects, and more. Features: Uses an objects-early approach to learning Java Follows the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines Integrates game applications as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention Includes a companion disc with projects created with the popular Java Development Environments; also includes a set of executable student games, source code, and figures Uses working programs to illustrate concepts under discussion Complete instructor's resource package available upon adoption

General

Imprint:	Mercury Learning & Information
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2017
Authors:	William McAllister
Dimensions:	251 x 203 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Mixed media product - Cloth over boards
Pages:	500
ISBN-13:	978-1-68392-037-3
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer programming > Object-oriented programming (OOP) Books > Computing & IT > Computer programming > Programming languages > General Promotions
LSN:	1-68392-037-6
Barcode:	9781683920373

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