Example Java Code

Madlibs - a project written by one of my students.

www.javaonthebrain.com - Check out the applets that this guy wrote. He provides the code for some of them.

What this class is like

• problem solving using computers
• written tests
• projects on the computer
• time in class to work
• fun when see your program working.
• field trips to UCLA
• opportunities for non-seniors to apply for internships

What this class is NOT

• Not a web page making class (sign up for Internet Publishing)
• Not an intro Computers class (sign up for Digital Computers)
• Not learning Microsoft Office
• Not a math class

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this class satisfy the computer requirement (G)? YES!
• What if I don't have a computer at home? There will be time to do most of the computer work in class.
• What majors in college take a Computer Science class? Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Cognitive Science and more.
• What careers use Computer Science? Software Engineers, Video Game Designers, Electrical Engineers, etc. However, Computer Science is being used in more and more fields including entertainment and biology.
• Will I be the only girl in the class? NO!
• I (or a friend of mine) didn’t receive an invite, but I want to take the class. What do I do? Come talk to Mr. Landa in room A206.
• What is the AP test like? Multiple choice, free response, what does this code do, write code to do this. The entire test is written.
• I have not taken intro computers, is that a prerequisite? No problem, you can still take APCS. The only prerequisite is Algebra 2.