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Module: Subroutines

Programming in the Large I: Subroutines

Learning Outcomes

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

The student will:

Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

The student will:

Understand Java expressions

The student will:

Readings

Text: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2, Subroutines

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Textbook 27 Sep 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Screencast 18 min 27 Sep 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4, Subroutines

Parameters and Return Values

Textbook 29 Sep 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4

Parameters and Return Values

Screencast 27 min 29 Sep 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7, Subroutines

APIs and Program Design

Textbook 04 Oct 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7

APIs and Program Design

Screencast 23 min 04 Oct 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Practice: Subroutines

Working with Subroutines

In class 27 Sep 12:00 AM

Practice: Parameters

Writing subroutines with parameters.

In class 29 Sep 12:00 AM

Evaluating Java Expressions

Simple game to help with evaluating expressions.

In class

H05: Simulate a pair of dice

Write a program that simulates a pair of dice.

Homework Assignment 30 Sep 11:55 PM

Evaluating Java Expressions

Simple game to help with evaluating expressions.

In class

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice writing subroutines.

In class 04 Oct 12:00 AM

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice

In class 06 Oct 12:00 AM

H06: Addition Quiz.

Write a program that administers a basic hexidecimal addition quiz.

Homework Assignment 07 Oct 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q11: Static Subroutines

Quiz 27 Sep 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand Static subroutines.

Q12: Parameters

Quiz 29 Sep 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand subroutine parameters.

H05: Simulate a pair of dice

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.

Q13: Write a Function

Quiz 04 Oct 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand how to write a function.

Q14: Write a Function

Quiz 06 Oct 10:30 AM

Outcomes assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand how to write a function.

H06: Hexidecimal Addition Quiz

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 asks a simple addition quiz.