Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Computer Science

Mr. Williams

August 29, 2007

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Welcome

• Mr. Williams– Teacher

• 3D Graphics Engineering, Server Technologies– UC Berkeley and UCLA Extension, previously UC Irvine

• Java– University of Phoenix online

– Professional• Develop Web 3D technology using Java

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Goals

• Learn fundamentals and broad programming concepts, such as Object Oriented Programming.

• Apply Java to real-world and practical applications.• Complement and bridge to other MCHS courses such

as Video Game Development, Math and Media.• Gain insights into careers and future technologies.• Contribute to the academic goals of MCHS.• Prepare and Pass the Advanced Placement test in

Computer Science.

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Teacher Objectives/Metrics(my own selfish reasons)

• Extend Mira Costa’s academic dominance.• High passing rate of the AP Computer Science

Exam.• Challenge of stepping up from teaching

University of California to Mira Costa.

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Rules

• All MBUSD / MCHS rules apply– No cell phones, ipods, ear-plugs, wearing of

hoods or sunglasses, etc.• Remove them when bell rings.• Violation counts as tardy, even if you’re on-time.

– Note: 3 tardies results in detention.

– Be ready to learn• Always bring a pencil, notebook and paper.

– Leave PC’s off, if they are turned off.

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Rules (continued)

• Be respectful, disciplined• No food or drinks in the classroom• Cheating – don’t!

• Only a calculator, scratch paper, pens and/or pencils, and the test itself.

• No restroom breaks during class• Except on test-days after you have turned in your

test.

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Emergencies

• Earthquake• Get under your desk• Keep away from windows• Cover your head, use hands behind your neck.

• Lockdown• Lights out, curtains closed

• Fire Drill• Follow teacher, stay together• Rooms 7 – 12 assembly area is lower park lot, east side

of auditorium.

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Grading

• Quizzes / Tests– Every 2 – 3 weeks, total 40% of grade

• Mid-terms & Final– End of each term, each worth 15% of grade

• Homework– Weekly/semi-weekly,

• 20% of grade

• Special Projects– GridWorld 25 %

• 6 components to Grid World

Mira Costa High School, Computer Science

Scoring

• Scoring on Homework / Tests / Special Projects, Mid-Terms, Final– 20% style

• Appropriately commented Java code.• Descriptive variable names, correctly indented,

vertically spaced Java code.• Correct English, clear and concise writing. Legible

handwriting, including your own name.

– 80% of score will be actual work

• Grading on a curve