CSTE 8040 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FOR TEACHERS (3 credits)
This course provides an in-depth treatment of the fundamentals of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Java programming language environment. Topics include data types and information representation, control structures, classes and objects, methods, encapsulation, and use of introductory data structures to solve real-world problems. Additionally, this course interleaves coverage of OOP content with discussion of common learner misconceptions and teaching strategies/tools that can be employed to aid learners' mastery of this material. This course prepares students to implement the Advanced Placement Computer Science A curriculum in a secondary school setting.