1. 1-1 ICS102: Introduction To Computing King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Computer Science & Engineering Information & Computer Science Department Course Material: webcourses.kfupm.edu.sa

2. 1-2 Today’s Class Course overview Introduction to Computing  Overview of computers and computing. Introduction to a typical programming language, such as Java. Basic data types and operators. Basic object-oriented concepts. Wrapper classes. Console input/output. Logical expressions and control structures. Memory models and methods. Arrays and strings. More object-oriented concepts.

3. 1-3 Text Book and Grading Criterion Textbooks: -“ABSOLUTE JAVA” by WALTER SAVITCH, Addison Wesley, 2 nd edition, 2006. ActivityWeight Lab20% Quizzes15% Programming Assignments5% EXAM 1 ( November 27, 2008, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM )15% EXAM 2 ( January 17, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM )20% Final ( February 11, 2009, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ) (comprehensive)25% Grade Distribution: Notes: Please check the syllabus notes online regarding absences and other rules