Module: Arrays and ArrayLists

Basics about Arrays and ArrayLists.

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code

The student will:

Be able to deconstruct problems to develop algorithms and eventually program code.

Understand Object-Oriented Programming in Java

The student will:

Describe the features of classes and interfaces in Java.
Develop programs using classes and object-oriented programming.
Document their classes.

Readings

Text: Ch. 7.1, Arrays and ArrayLists

Array Details

Textbook 15 Nov 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 7.1

Array Details

Screencast 10 min 15 Nov 12:00 AM

SC: Creating the DynamicArrayOfStrings class.

Quick screen cast of me creating the DynamicArrayOfStrings class.

Screencast 4 min.

Text: Ch. 7.2 - 7.3, Arrays and ArrayLists

Array Processing and ArrayLists

Textbook 17 Nov 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 7.2 - 7.3

Array Processing and ArrayLists

Screencast 16 min 17 Nov 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 7.4, Arrays and ArrayLists

Searching and Sorting

Textbook 22 Nov 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 7.4

Searching and Sorting

Screencast 22 min. 22 Nov 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 7.5, Arrays and ArrayLists

Two Dimensional Arrays

Textbook 24 Nov 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 7.5

Two Dimensional Arrays

Screencast 15 min 24 Nov 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Practice: Dynamic Array of Strings

Practice building constructor and instance variables.

In class 15 Nov 12:00 AM

Practice: Dynamic Array of Strings

Writing the reallocate and add methods.

In class 17 Nov 12:00 AM

H11: Dynamic Array of Strings

Write a dynamic array of Strings class.

Homework Assignment 23 Nov 11:55 PM

Practice: Dynamic Array of Strings

Practice building constructor and instance variables.

In class 15 Nov 12:00 AM

Assessments

Q22: For-each

Quiz 15 Nov 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how looping works in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand the for-each loop.

Q23: ArrayList

Quiz 17 Nov 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Understand Object-Oriented Programming in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand the basics of ArrayLists.

Q24: Searching and Sorting

Quiz 22 Nov 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code

This assessment will verify that students understand the basics of searching and sorting.

H11: Arrays and ArrayLists

Homework Assignment

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Learn basics of programming with a modern programming language, Java, Learn how to produce robust programs in Java, Employ a good Java development environment

This assessment will verify that students understand how to create a simple program that deals with Arrays and ArrayLists.