Programming with Alice and Java: International Edition

John Lewis, Radford University
Peter DePasquale, College of New Jersey

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 360 pp

ISBN-10: 032154935X
ISBN-13: 9780321549358

Our Price: £48.99
Status: Instock
Published: 20 Mar 2008

Description

The Java^™ programming language can be challenging for novice computer programmers with limited experience in object-oriented programming. To ease students into Java, Programming with Alice and Java intertwines the ideas of object-oriented programming in both languages. Programming in Alice is explored first to establish fundamental principles and skills using 3D animations in a fun, visually rich environment. With Alice as a foundation, Chapter 6 introduces students to Java using ThunkIt, an extended game-based example. The remaining chapters implement concepts in the Java programming language using interesting examples and drawing parallels between the two languages to keep students engaged.

Table Of Contents

Unit I: Alice

Chapter 1: Objects
Introduction
The Alice Environment
Objects in Alice
Alice Classes
Do Together and Do In Order
Composite Objects
More to Explore

Chapter 2: Methods and Data
Methods
Data and Expressions
Parameters
More to Explore

Chapter 3: Control Statements
Making Decisions
Repetition
More to Explore

Chapter 4: Events
Introduction to Event Processing
World Events
Keyboard Events
Mouse Events
Condition Events
More to Explore

Chapter 5: Lists and Arrays
Managing Multiple Objects
Lists
Arrays
More to Explore

Unit II: Java

Chapter 6: Objects and Classes
Comparing Alice and Java
Java Classes and Objects
Java Statements
Introduction to ThunkIt
More to Explore

Chapter 7: Events
Event Processing in Java
Event Types
Mouse Events
Keyboard Events
More to Explore

Chapter 8: Lists and Arrays
Java Collections
Generics
Java Arrays
More to Explore

Chapter 9: Inheritance
Creating Subclasses
Class Hierarchies
Overriding Methods
Polymorphism
More to Explore

Chapter 10: Exceptions and I/O
Exception Handling
Exception Propagation
Java File I/O
More to Explore

Chapter 12: Recursion
Recursive Thinking
Recursive Programming
Using Recursion
More to Explore

Appendices
Appendix A Alice Environment Reference
Appendix B Alice Methods and Functions
Appendix C The Unicode Character Set
Appendix D Java Operators
Appendix E Java Modifiers
Appendix F JavaDoc

Features

The first five chapters introduce the essentials of Alice, building a foundation from which students can move easily to Java™.
ThunkIt, a game-based extended example used in Chapter 6 to transition into Java, makes the initial Java experience both fun and engaging.
The remaining chapters extend the Alice principles into Java for an easier transition into object-oriented programming.
A full-color design throughout helps students grasp concepts visually, especially in the Alice chapters where screenshots are displayed with nearly every paragraph.
Try This features take examples from the book and demonstrate how students can apply what they’ve learned through hands-on activities.
A Student Resource CD-ROM, packaged with every new text, includes source code, Alice, Alice worlds, ThunkIt, ThunkIt source code, JDK 6.0, and jGrasp™ IDE.

Instructor Supplements