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AP Computer Science Workshop

Joe Kmoch

Washington HS, Milwaukee, WIkmoch@whs.edu

www.whs.edu/~kmochJuly 18, 2003

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Computer Science

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational processes (known as algorithms) including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.Tucker, Allen, et. al. ACM Model Curriculum for K-12 CS, November, 2002

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Introductions

Name, School, Location.Experience with CS, AP, Java.Some questions you want answers to.

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Workshop Overview

IntroductionsObject-Oriented ParadigmDesigning an OO SolutionJava – Intro, AP Subset, GotchasJava Marine Biology SimulationModifying and Creating Simple ClassesJava Free Response – Solving & GradingThe finish line

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“Ground Rules”

I do intend for this to be an interactive session, not a time to pontificate.

Please ask questions anytime.There will be a 15 minute break and an

hour lunch.Bathroom break anytime you need it!Ends at 3:30pm

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OO Concepts

AbstractionEncapsulationInheritancePolymorphism

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Let’sGet

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