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Module: Names and Things

Programming in the Small part 1, coding.

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. 2.1 - 2.3, Names and Things

Section 2.1 - 2.3

Textbook 19 Jan 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 2.1 - 2.3

Basics of Java programming

Screencast 34 min 19 Jan 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 26 Jan 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 2.4 - 2.6

Text IO, expressions, and programming environments

Screencast 25 min 26 Jan 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Q03: Syntax vs. Semantics

Quiz about programming fundamentals.

Quiz

Q04: Java Types

Quiz about Java Types.

Quiz

Practice: Starting Programming

Getting started with writing programs.

In class 21 Jan 12:00 AM

H01: Simulate different types of dice.

Write a program that simulates different types of dice.

Homework Assignment 22 Jan 11:55 PM

Q05: Java operators

Quiz about Java Types.

Quiz

Q06: TextIO class

Quiz about the TextIO class.

Quiz

Practice: TextIO

Writing simple programs with Input and Output.

In class 26 Jan 12:00 AM

Practice: Division and Modulus

Writing simple programs with / and %.

In class 28 Jan 12:00 AM

H02: Calculate Change.

Write a program that calculates the change.

Homework Assignment 29 Jan 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q03: Syntax vs. Semantics

Quiz 19 Jan 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: SLO: Relationships and Languages

This assessment will verify that students understand about programming fundamentals.

Q04: Java Types

Quiz 21 Jan 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: SLO: Primitive Data Types, Understand Java

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

H01: Simulate different types 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 different types of dice.

Q05: Java operators

Quiz 26 Jan 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand Java

This assessment will verify that students understand about Java operators.

Q06: TextIO class

Quiz 28 Jan 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: Understand Java

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

H02: Calculate Change.

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 to calculate change due.