Programming Essentials Using Java: A Game Application Approach

by William McAllister

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This is a one-semester, introductory programming textbook in Java that uses game applications as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention. Game programming is incorporated into the text in a way that does not compromise the amount of material traditionally covered in a basic programming course and permits instructors who are not familiar with game programming and computer graphics concepts to realize the verified pedagogical advantages of game applications. The companion disc includes a game environment that is easily integrated into projects created with the popular Java Development Environments, including Eclipse, NetBeans, and JCreator in a student-friendly way and also includes a set of executable student games to peak their interest by giving them a glimpse into their future capabilities. The material presented in the book is in full compliance with the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines. It has been used to teach programming to students whose majors are within and outside of the computing fields. Ancillaries include a comprehensive instructor's resource disc with programming solutions, slides, quizzes, projects, and more.

Features:
  • Uses an objects-early approach to learning Java
  • Follows the 2013 ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines
  • Integrates game applications as a central pedagogical tool to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention
  • Includes a companion disc with projects created with the popular Java Development Environments; also includes a set of executable student games, source code, and figures
  • Uses working programs to illustrate concepts under discussion
  • Complete instructor's resource package available upon adoption
  • ISBN10 1683920376
  • ISBN13 9781683920373
  • Publish Date 29 March 2017
  • Publish Status Temporarily Withdrawn
  • Out of Print 9 March 2023
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Mercury Learning & Information