Module: Midterm

Learning Outcomes

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

The student will:

• Be able to deconstruct problems to develop algorithms and eventually program code.

Learn basics of programming with a modern programming language, Java

The student will:

• Design, develop and test Java programs using classes, methods, conditionals, loops, etc.
• Be able to develop simple data structures in object oriented form.

Understand variables

The student will:

• Define variables.
• Describe the differences between types.
• Initialize and assign variable values.

Understand Java expressions

The student will:

• Correctly evaluate Java expressions.
• Understand Java precedence rules.

Understand how looping works in Java

The student will:

• Describe the different looping statements, for, while, do-while.
• Use the correct looping construct for the situation in their code.

Understand how branching works in Java

The student will:

• Describe the different branching statements, if, if-else, if-else-if, and switch.
• Use the correct branching construct, if, if-else, if-else-if, and switch in their code.

Understand Java Exceptions

The student will:

• Describe what exceptions are in Java.
• Handle exceptions in their programs.
• Correctly generate exceptions in their programs.

Understand the fundamentals of how a computer works

The student will:

• Understand the fetch - decode - execute cycle.
• Know and be able to describe the difference between Machine Language and High-level Programming Languages.
• Know the difference between compiled and interpreted code.

Understand the goals, structures, and procedures for learning in ICS 111

The student will:

• Know the flow of the course.
• Know how the grades will be calculated.
• Know where to get information about the course.

Readings

Experiential Learning

Assessments