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Module: Names and Things

Programming in the Small part 1, coding.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of how a computer works

The student will:

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

The student will:

Understand variables

The student will:

Understand Java expressions

The student will:

Understand Object-Oriented Programming in Java

The student will:

Readings

Text: Ch. 2.1 - 2.3, Names and Things

Section 2.1 - 2.3

Textbook 29 Aug 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 2.1 - 2.3

Basics of Java programming

Screencast 34 min 29 Aug 12:00 AM

SC: Algorithm for Programming

A simple algorithm for creating Java programs in ICS111.

Screencast 5:30 min

ICS 111 Programming Algorithm

A quick algorithm for writing simple Java programs.

Text: Ch. 2.4 - 2.6 Names and Things

Section 2.4 - 2.6

Textbook 05 Sep 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 2.4 - 2.6

Text IO, expressions, and programming environments

Screencast 25 min 05 Sep 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Practice: Starting Programming

Getting started, writing programs.

In class 29 Aug 12:00 AM

Practice: Starting Programming

Getting started with writing programs.

In class 31 Aug 12:00 AM

H01: Simulate different types of dice.

Write a program that simulates different types of dice.

Homework Assignment 01 Sep 11:55 PM

Practice: TextIO

Writing simple programs with Input and Output.

In class 05 Sep 12:00 AM

Practice: Division and Modulus

Writing simple programs with / and %.

In class 07 Sep 12:00 AM

H02: Calculate Change.

Write a program that calculates the change.

Homework Assignment 08 Sep 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q03: Syntax vs. Semantics

Quiz 29 Aug 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand the fundamentals of how a computer works

This assessment will verify that students understand about programming fundamentals.

Q04: Java Types

Quiz 31 Aug 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand variables

This assessment will verify that students understand about Java primitive types.

H01: Simulate different types 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 that simulates different types of dice.

Q05: Java operators

Quiz 05 Sep 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand Java expressions

This assessment will verify that students understand about Java operators.

Q06: TextIO class

Quiz 07 Sep 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand Object-Oriented Programming in Java

This assessment will verify that students understand basics about Classes and the TextIO class.

H02: Calculate Change.

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 to calculate change due.