This course introduces advanced programming skills and focuses on the core concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design using a modern high-level language. Object-oriented programming represents the integration of software components into a large-scale software architecture. Topics include core OOP concepts, including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, interfaces, memory management, exception, overriding, and overloading. Practical applications will focus on design patterns principles and designing, implementing, testing, and debugging OOP-based software systems.
P: COMP SCI 120 and COMP SCI 130 with at least a C grade
Fall and Spring.