The course provides a review of programming principles (specification, implementation and testing), and an extension of object-oriented concepts from CS1140 including data abstraction, modular program construction and program reuse. The emphasis is on dynamic data structures (eg. lists, string, stacks, queues, tables), and their associated algorithms (eg. recursion, traversal, sorting, searching, hashing).

An introduction to Computing Science in which you learn to solve simple problems by writing small computer programs in JAVA. This course presents a high-level object-oriented computing model based on objects as well as primitive data types, control structures and methods. It will be limited to basic elementary algorithms and techniques for constructing elegant and robust solutions to simple problems. The laboratories will offer you the opportunity to translate concepts presented in lectures into interesting application programs.

This course provides an overview of computing science concepts for students with little or no programming background. Topics include representation of data, machine architecture, operating system concepts, properties of algorithms and computational problems, syntax of a high-level procedural programming language, basic data types and control structures. Students do introductory programming in this course.

This course builds on CD1370 (Guiding Children's Behaviour I) and provides an in depth exploration of factors that influence children's behaviour, as well as guidance strategies practitioners can use to build children's social competence. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the adult-child relationship as the foundation for children's social, emotional and moral development. This course also offers strategies for coping with challenging behaviours, such as bullying and for working collaboratively with parents to resolve behavioural issues.

Students will design and operate an eight week program for preschool children. With the support of program instructors, students will be responsible for all aspects of a program for young children in a variety of settings. Students will attend weekly seminars throughout the semester in preparation and support of this practicum.

This course examines the developmental characteristics of children ages 6 through 12 years and the components of high quality out of school care programs. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to ensure that the environment, experiences and interactions meet the needs of school age children.

This course focuses on the role of the early childhood practitioner in providing family-centered care and education for children from birth to age 8. The skills, knowledge, and attributes required to develop and sustain positive, collaborative, and empowering relationships with families are examined.

This course further explores the interrelationship between self concept, self awareness and communicative processes. Strategies for dealing with stress are examined.

A practical course which examines the characteristics of quality programs for infants and toddlers and explores programming techniques which respond to the individual and group needs of children up to 36 months of age. The focus of this course is on developing an awareness of the critical importance of care and interaction in the lives of infants and toddlers.

This course introduces students to science, mathematical and social knowledge. The course emphasis is on integrating social, physical and logical mathematical experiences in the preschool child's environment. Students learn to use developmentally appropriate curriculum to facilitate the young child's construction of knowledge in these areas.