CIS 255 - (CS1) Programming Methods: Java

    Recent Professors
    Cameron Eftekhari, Mohammed Akhoirshida, Anupriya Vysala
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    31–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable and CIS 254
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Object-oriented programming methodology for both computer science majors and computer professionals. Systematic approach to design, construction, and management of computer programs; emphasizing program documentation, testing, debugging, maintenance and software reuse. Also includes evolution of programming languages and emergence of paradigms, UML, virtual machines, exception handling, sorting and searching algorithms, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism, fundamental graphics, and computer ethics. This course conforms to the ACM CS1 standards.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:10am–11:25am, Tue Thu 11:35am–12:50pm