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Computer Systems
COMP 1409 - Introduction to Software Development 1

This hands-on course is designed for those with no previous programming experience and is also appropriate for experienced developers who want to learn modern object-oriented (OO) languages such as Java and C#. Using an "objects first" approach, students receive an intensive introduction to object-oriented programming. Topics include classes and objects and their relationship, primitive data types, constructors, methods, repetition and selection, collections, abstraction and modularization. Upon successful completion, participants will have a basic understanding of programming concepts and objects, and be prepared to move on to higher level OO programming language courses. Prerequisite: COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge. (3 Credits)

Fall 2009


Sep 15-Dec 0112 Weeks$399.00CRN: 91406
Sep 15-Dec 01Tue1830-2130BBY SE12 310
Instructor: Colleen Penrowley
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Sep 17-Dec 0312 Weeks$399.00CRN: 91407
Sep 17-Dec 03Thu1830-2130BBY SE12 310
Instructor: Colleen Penrowley
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Sep 25-Dec 1112 Weeks$399.00CRN: 91624
Sep 25-Dec 11Fri1800-2100DTC 364
Instructor: Jeffrey Parker
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Sep 25-Dec 1112 Weeks$399.00CRN: 92183
Sep 25-Dec 11Fri1800-2100DTC 371
Instructor: Jason Harrison
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Winter 2010


Jan 08-Mar 2612 Weeks$399.00CRN: 71603
Jan 08-Mar 26Fri1800-2100DTC 471
Note: During the weeks of Feb 12 - 28 (Olympics) all material will be done online (no in class time). 
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Jan 12-Mar 3012 Weeks$399.00CRN: 70559
Jan 12-Mar 30Tue1830-2130BBY SE12 310
Note: During the weeks of Feb 12 - 28 (Olympics) all material will be done online (no in class time). 
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Jan 14-Apr 0112 Weeks$399.00CRN: 71601
Jan 14-Apr 01Thu1830-2130BBY SE12 310
Note: During the weeks of Feb 12 - 28 (Olympics) all material will be done online (no in class time). 
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