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Module: Introduction to GUI programming

Basics of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)s.

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. 6.1 - 6.2, Introduction to GUI Programming

The Basic GUI Application

Textbook 29 Mar 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 6.1 - 6.2

The Basic GUI Application

Screencast 21 min 29 Mar 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 6.3 - 6.4, Introduction to GUI Programming

Events, Timers, and State Machines

Textbook 31 Mar 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 6.3 - 6.4

Events and Timers

Screencast 14 min 31 Mar 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 6.5 - 6.6, Introduction to GUI Programming

Basic Components and Layout

Textbook 05 Apr 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 6.5 - 6.6

Basic Components and Layout

Screencast 25 min 05 Apr 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 6.7, Introduction to GUI Programming

Menus and Dialogs

Textbook 07 Apr 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 6.7

Menus and Dialogs

Screencast 13 min 07 Apr 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Q19: Basic GUI Components

Java GUI classes.

Quiz

Practice: Graphics Class

Practicing drawing using Graphics class.

In class 29 Mar 12:00 AM

Q20: paintComponent

What does this code do?

Quiz

Practice: Object Oriented Design

Practice creating compound objects.

In class 31 Mar 12:00 AM

H09: Graphical Pair of Dice

Write a program that shows a pair of dice.

Homework Assignment 01 Apr 11:55 PM

Q21: Java Layout Managers

Java Layouts.

Quiz

Practice: PlayerPanel

Create a PlayerPanel class.

In class 05 Apr 12:00 AM

Q21: JMenu

Creating a Menu.

Quiz

Practice: TwoDicePigPanel

Create a TwoDicePigPanel class.

In class 07 Apr 12:00 AM

H10: Graphical Two Dice Pig

Write a graphical program that plays Two Dice Pig.

Homework Assignment 08 Apr 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q19: Basic GUI classes.

Quiz 29 Mar 12:00 PM

This assessment will verify that students understand about Java GUI components.

Q20: paintComponent

Quiz 31 Mar 12:00 PM

This assessment will verify that students understand how to trace the paintComponent method.

H09: Graphical 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 program that shows a pair of dice.

Q21: Java Layout Management

Quiz 05 Apr 12:00 PM

This assessment will verify that students understand Java layout management.

Q22: JMenus

Quiz 07 Apr 12:00 PM

This assessment will verify that students understand Java Menus.

H10: Graphical Two Dice Pig

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 graphical two dice pig game program.