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This is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, suitable for those students with a mature quantitative ability. This fast-paced course covers the basics of computer programming, with an emphasis on program design, problem decomposition, and object-oriented programming in Java. Graduates of this course will be able to write small computer programs independently; examples include data processing for a data-based science course, small games, or estimating likelihood of probabilistic events, etc.. No computer programming experience is necessary or expected. Students are required to register for a weekly lab.

Minesweeper has been released. It is due before 11:59PM on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Course number
CMSC B113 - students from all majors are welcome!
Instructor
Adam Poliak
Teaching Assistants
Course Staff
Discussion Forum
Piazza
Code Samples From Lecture
Github
Time and place
Fall 2024
TTH 1:10-2:30pm, Location: Park 300
Lab TH: 2:40-4:00pm, Location: Park 231
Prerequisites
None - no prior programming background is required
Course Readings
Each lecture has an accompanying chapter/section of the textbook
Some lectures will have accompanying optional reading related to the lecture’s topic

Grading

  • Homeworks: 30%
  • Labs: 5%
  • Midterms: 27%
  • Final: 33%
  • Participation: 5%
Late day policy
As a general rule, no late homework will be accepted.
See the Policies for more details.