This laboratory manual complements the Introduction toComputer Science: Java Programming textbook and classroom-related studies. The laboratory activities in this manual help develop the valuable skills needed to pursue a career in the computer science field as a Java programmer. Laboratory activities should be an essential part of your training. They link the concepts presented in the textbook to hands-on performance. You should not expect to learn Java programming skills only through the textbook, lectures, and demonstrations.

The activities in the Introduction to Computer Science: Java Programming laboratory manual correlate to the textbook chapters. Each chapter has at least two laboratory activities, each of which begin with a brief overview of the activity. In some cases, this overview also sets up a scenario that will be used for the activity. Following the overview are learning goals. These are the objectives to meet by completing the activity.