ICS 111 Fall 2021 | Subroutines

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.

Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

The student will:

Describe the components of a method declaration, modifiers, return type, name, and parameters.
Describe the difference between declarations and uses of methods.
Use methods/subroutines/functions in their code.
Document their methods.

Understand Java expressions

The student will:

Correctly evaluate Java expressions.
Understand Java precedence rules.

Readings

Text: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2, Subroutines

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Textbook 27 Sep 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2

Black Boxes and Static Subroutines

Screencast 18 min 27 Sep 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4, Subroutines

Parameters and Return Values

Textbook 29 Sep 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4

Parameters and Return Values

Screencast 27 min 29 Sep 12:00 AM

Text: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7, Subroutines

APIs and Program Design

Textbook 04 Oct 12:00 AM

SC: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7

APIs and Program Design

Screencast 23 min 04 Oct 12:00 AM

Experiential Learning

Practice: Subroutines

Working with Subroutines

In class 27 Sep 12:00 AM

Practice: Parameters

Writing subroutines with parameters.

In class 29 Sep 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 01 Oct 11:00 PM

Evaluating Java Expressions

Simple game to help with evaluating expressions.

In class

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice writing subroutines.

In class 04 Oct 12:00 AM

Practice: More Subroutines

More practice

In class 06 Oct 12:00 AM

H06: Addition Quiz.

Write a program that administers a basic hexidecimal addition quiz.

Homework Assignment 08 Oct 11:00 PM

Assessments

Q11: Static Subroutines

Outcome(s) assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

Quiz 27 Sep 01:30 PM

Q12: Parameters

Outcome(s) assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

Quiz 29 Sep 01:30 PM

H05: Simulate a pair of dice

Outcome(s) assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Learn basics of programming with a modern programming language, Java, Learn how to produce robust programs in Java, Employ a good Java development environment

Homework Assignment

Q13: Write a Function

Outcome(s) assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

Quiz 04 Oct 01:30 PM

Q14: Write a Function

Outcome(s) assessed: Learn how to take a problem, figure out the algorithm to solve it, then write the code, Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

Quiz 06 Oct 01:30 PM

H06: Hexidecimal Addition Quiz

Homework Assignment

Module: Subroutines

Learning Outcomes

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

Understand how methods/subroutines/functions work in Java

Understand Java expressions

Readings

Text: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2, Subroutines

SC: Ch. 4.1 - 4.2

Text: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4, Subroutines

SC: Ch. 4.3 - 4.4

Text: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7, Subroutines

SC: Ch. 4.5 - 4.7

Experiential Learning

Practice: Subroutines

Practice: Parameters

Evaluating Java Expressions

H05: Simulate a pair of dice

Evaluating Java Expressions

Practice: More Subroutines

Practice: More Subroutines

H06: Addition Quiz.

Assessments

Q11: Static Subroutines

Q12: Parameters

H05: Simulate a pair of dice

Q13: Write a Function

Q14: Write a Function

H06: Hexidecimal Addition Quiz