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Module: Subroutines

Programming in the Large I: Subroutines

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. 4.1 - 4.2, Subroutines

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Textbook 16 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Screencast 18 min 16 Feb 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4, Subroutines

Parameters and Return Values

Textbook 18 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4

Parameters and Return Values

Screencast 27 min 18 Feb 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7, Subroutines

APIs and Program Design

Textbook 23 Feb 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7

APIs and Program Design

Screencast 23 min 23 Feb 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Q11: Subroutines

Quiz on subroutines

Quiz

Practice: Subroutines

Working with Subroutines

In class 16 Feb 12:00 AM

Q12: Subroutines

Quiz on subroutines with parameters

Quiz

Practice: Parameters

Writing subroutines with parameters.

In class 18 Feb 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 19 Feb 11:55 PM

Q13: Write a Function

Write a function that calculates the average.

Quiz

Evaluating Java Expressions

Simple game to help with evaluating expressions.

In class

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice writing subroutines.

In class 23 Feb 12:00 AM

Q14: Write a Function

Write a function that finds the minimum value in an array.

Quiz

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice

In class 25 Feb 12:00 AM

H06: Addition Quiz.

Write a program that administers a basic hexidecimal addition quiz.

Homework Assignment 26 Feb 11:55 PM

Assessments

Q11: Static Subroutines

Quiz 16 Feb 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: SLO: Program Flow and Syntax, Understand Java

This assessment will verify that students understand Static subroutines.

Q12: Parameters

Quiz 18 Feb 12:00 PM

Outcomes assessed: SLO: Program Flow and Syntax, Understand Java

This assessment will verify that students understand subroutine parameters.

H05: 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.

Q13: Write a Function

Quiz 23 Feb 12:00 PM

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

Q14: Write a Function

Quiz 25 Feb 12:00 PM

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

H06: Hexidecimal Addition Quiz

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 asks a simple addition quiz.