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Programming in the Small part 2.

Learning Outcomes

Translate a problem to code

To learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, the write the code.

The student will:

Understand Java

To learn basics of programming with a modern programming language, Java.

The student will:

Program in Java

To learn how to produce robust programs in Java using exception handling and extensive program testing.

The student will:

Employ a good Java development environment

Understand how to install and use a good Java development environment.

The student will:

Readings

Text: Ch. 3.1 - 3.2, Control

Blocks, Loops and Branches

Textbook 02 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 3.1 - 3.2

Blocks, Loops, and Branches

Screencast 15 min 02 Feb 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 3.3 - 3.4, Control

Loops

Textbook 04 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 3.3 - 3.4

Loops

Screencast 10 min 04 Feb 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 3.5 - 3.6, Control

Branches

Textbook 09 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 3.5 - 3.6

Branches

screencast 09 Feb 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 3.7 - 3.9, Control

Exceptions, Arrays, GUI Programming

Textbook 11 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 3.7 - 3.9

Exceptions, Arrays, GUI Programming

Screencast 17 min 11 Feb 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Q07: Algorithms

Quiz about algorithms.

Quiz

Practice Looping and Branching

Writing simple while loops with if statements.

In class 02 Feb 12:00 AM

Q08: Loops

Quiz about loops.

Quiz

Practice: More Loops

Programming with loops

In class 02 Apr 12:00 AM

H03: Simulate a pair of six sided dice.

Write a program that answers the question how many times must you roll the dice?

Homework Assignment 05 Feb 11:55 PM

Q09: Branching

Quiz on branching.

Quiz

Practice: Branching

In class 09 Feb 12:00 AM

Q10: Exceptions

Quiz on exceptions

Quiz

Practice: Exceptions

Working with exceptions

In class 11 Feb 12:00 AM

H04: Processing a file.

Write a program to process a text file.

Homework Assignment 12 Feb 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q07: Algorithms

Quiz 02 Feb 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: SLO: Problem Solving, Translate a problem to code

This assessment will verify that students understand basics of algorithms.

Q08: Loops

Quiz 04 Feb 12:00 PM

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

H03: Simulate a pair of dice.

Homework Assignment

Outcomes assessed: SO: Apply mathematical foundations, SO: Define Computing Requirements, SO: Use Sound Development Principles, SO: Use Current Techniques, SLO: Programming Environment, SLO: Problem Solving, SLO: Program Flow and Syntax, SLO: Primitive Data Types, Translate a problem to code, Understand Java, Program in Java, Employ a good Java development environment

This assessment will verify that students understand how to create a simple program that simulates a pair of dice.

H04: Processing a file.

Homework Assignment

Outcomes assessed: SO: Apply mathematical foundations, SO: Define Computing Requirements, SO: Use Sound Development Principles, SO: Use Current Techniques, SLO: Programming Environment, SLO: Problem Solving, SLO: Program Flow and Syntax, SLO: Primitive Data Types, Translate a problem to code, Understand Java, Program in Java, Employ a good Java development environment

This assessment will verify that students understand how to create a simple program that processes a text file.