Scott Grissom
School of Computing & Info Systems
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Course Information

Lecture Notes

Feel free to view or print these PowerPoint lecture notes. However, they are not a substitute for attending class!

Java Documentation

Here is the Sun Documentation for Java 5.0. You should be able to answer almost any question!

installing the JDK and BlueJ

If you want to program at home then you need to install Java. Installing Eclipse is optional but recommended since we will be using it in the EOS lab.

Step 1: Download and install the Java JDK

  1. go to the Sun Java Homepage
  2. follow the installation instructions
  3. Standard Edition 5.0 or higher

Step 2: Download and install BlueJ

  1. go to the BlueJ Homepage
  2. follow the installation instructions

CS 162 Help Desk

The help desk is not available Winter 2008.

Coure Materials

Yor are responsible for being familiar with the following documents

Additional Help

I want to be your first source for help outside of class. However, if I am not available or you feel you need additional help you can try these places.
  • Form a study group with one or more of your fellow classmates.
  • The SMART Science and Math Resource Center in PAD 377 provides support from students who have already been there and done that.
  • Go to the Academic Resource Center in STU 201 to find a student tutor and receive help with your writing project at the Writing Center.
  • See the hours posted above for the CS 162 Help Desk