Computer Science A (Programming)

Week of August 24

HEADS UP!  First major test covering Chapters 1-2 will be next week. 

Monday

Objective:  Analyze costs involved in software development phases using waterfall approach.  Develop algorithms to solve simple problems.

Classtime:  Lecture over Sections 1-4--1-6.  PowerPoint Slides.  (For OpenDocument Slide Show, click here)  Group work writing algorithms.

Homework:  Read pages 31-36.

Tuesday

Objective:  Write simple programs.  Use proper programming practices, and identify elements of Java programs.

Classtime:  Write several simple programs to become familiar with Java syntax. 

Homework:  Read pages 37-45. 

Wednesday

Objective:  Write programs requiring user input that involves mathematical equations using proper programming practices.  Import Scanner class.  Explain the difference between primitive data types and objects.

Classtime:  Write several simple programs involving user input and math operators addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus. Using Scanner class, discuss the way objects vs. primitive data types. 

Homework:  NONE 

Thursday

Objective:  Write programs requiring user input that involves mathematical equations using proper programming practices.  Import Scanner class.  Explain the difference between primitive data types and objects.

Classtime:  Write several simple programs involving user input and math operators addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus. Using Scanner class, discuss the way objects vs. primitive data types. 

Homework:  Read pages 46-52.

Friday

Objective:  Create a GUI program using JFRAME methods and the Color class.

Classtime:  Experiment writing graphical programs that create windows and patterns. 

Homework:  Answer questions--handout or internet version with ExamView Player.