CSIT 105 - Foundations of Computer Science - Section 51 - Summer 2025

Course Description

"(Prerequisite: Math 113 Precalculus II or Math 114H Precalculus Honors) This is the first course in Computer Science for transfer students. The programming language Java will be taught in conjunction with problem solving methods, algorithm development, and object-oriented design. Topics include data types, control structures, classes, objects, methods, file processing, recursion, and introduction to data structures" RVCC Catalog
[Also General Education Elective]

Course Description Translation

This course assumes no prior programming experience. This course is an intensive introduction to Programming and to the field of Computer Science.

Some students may have already had the class CISY/CSIT 103 Computer Concepts and Programming or programmed in high school in C++ or Java and may find the programming easier.

Software

Looking for the software needed for class? See: Getting the software [ to be updated ]

Section Information - Section 51

Section 02 - CRN - 33349
Tuesday 5:30 pm - 9:20 pm W309
Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:20 pm W309

Book Information

Required:

Book is 6th edition of Starting out with Java: Early Objects by Tony Gaddis ISBN-13: 9780134462011 [ cover picture has pea pod with peas ]
Picture of Book:

Note: This class does NOT use myprogramming lab which is a different resource and is more expensive $42.40(old price)

Syllabus / Class Schedule - Section 51

Syllabus 0.2 (Policies and Grading Criteria)
      Syllabus Part II (School Policies) see Canvas
Class Schedule 0.2 (Day by day topics and list assignments)
      Assignment Details are located in Canvas
      Java Demos from Lecture are in Canvas

NOTE: Please see the syllabus for the grading policy regarding late assignments.