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Sept 4

Getting the software:

• Get the software:
  
• Java:
  • Install/update your Java to current version - use Java version 7
• Development Environment:
  • NetBeans IDE 7.3.x - Java SE version

Designing and Implementing Data Structures (Unit 1)
Reviewing Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms (Activity 1-1)

• Application basics
  • classes
  • methods - String (use at least 3) / Math (use at least 3) / main
  • keyboard input
  • menus
  • displaying
  • import
  • comments
• Data & Operators
  • variables
  • converting types
• Control Structures
  • for / do / while
  • if

• Install Java & JCreator / NetBeans
• Although some time will be given next class, work on review assignment.

Sept 6

• Complete review of topics given in previous lesson
• Based on the review topics, EACH student creates 25 review questions as follows. Give the SOLUTIONS for the questions as well!
  • 5 definition / give example questions
    e.g. What is a condition?
  • 5 multiple choice questions (4 options)
  • 5 ask for the correct line of code questions
    e.g. Correct the following line of code:
    Public void static main {string () arg }
    Correction:
    public static void main (String[] arg )
     
  • 5 short program sections
    e.g. Give the for loop that will...
  • 5 fill in the blank

Sept 10

• Take the FORMATIVE Review of ICS3U Quiz AT LEAST ONCE (Blackboard -> Content -> Unit 1: Designing... -> Review of ICS3U -> FORMATIVE Review Test of ICS3U)
• Game of Craps
  rules, logic for one run

Sept 12

Sept 16

• once basic game is completed:
  • add some wagering: start with $1000, can bet up to balance of cash, loses -> subtract bet, wins-> add bet.
  • add messages to the game:
    bank balance = 0: "Sorry. You busted!"
    random messages: "you're going for broke!"; "c'mon, take a chance!"; "quit while you're ahead!"; etc.
  • build a version of the game that will run 10 times on its own and keep track of number of wins and losses

• Review exercises 1
• Review exercises 2

Using Data Storage Methods (Activity 1-2)

• Review for Arrays:

1. Provide a WRITTEN answer (use Word or NetBeans) for each of the following. You MAY need to look at the resources (Chapters 46 & 47) to the left.
   • definition "array" & give an example of one in real life
   • declare an array - what are the default values?
   • use an initializer list
   • fill an array with values
   • display values (use a loop)
   • find the largest or smallest values (use a loop)
   • sum the values  (use a loop)
2. Take the Blackboard FORMATIVE test on arrays AT LEAST ONCE (Blackboard -> Assignments -> Review of ICS3U -> ICS3U Concept Review of Array Formative Test)
3. create a program that will create an array, fill it with numbers - use some random numbers AND numbers entered in from the keyboard by the user, display it, find the minimum and maximum values, and the sum of the values
4. extra practice Array Questions

Sept 20

Using Data Storage Methods (Activity 1-2)

• two dimensional arrays  2 dimensional arrays PowerPoint

• MarkBook.java

• Question 1
  • create a 2-d array 4 x 3
  • fill each element with random number
  • print out array
  • find which row has the highest total
  • find which row with the lowest number
  
  
• Question 2
  • create random text
  • create a program that will create a 2-d array, fill it with 5-10 letter words,
  • display it,
  • find the first and last words values, and
  • the number of letters and average word length

Sept 24

Reviewing Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms (Activity 1-1)

• TEST! on review material
  (not arrays)

Using Data Storage Methods (Activity 1-2)

• complete unfinished work

Computer Science in the News (Activity 2-1)

• Assignment
• Rubric
• Make a presentation (Nov 1)
• Work period

Education & Careers (Activity 2-3)

• educational opportunities in computer science
• Activity and Rubric
• make a presentation (Dec 3)
• send e-mail with your career choices
• Work period

Sept 26

• review assignment (Game of Craps rules, logic for one run) from Activity 1

Sept 30

• review assignment (Game of Craps rules, logic for one run) from Activity 1

Oct 2

• review assignment (Game of Craps rules, logic for one run) from Activity 1

Oct 4

• using an anonymous inner class
• using JOptionPane.showMessageDialog()
• getting user input from pop-up window
• Getting rid of all those decimal places

Oct 8

Using Data Storage Methods (Activity 1-2)

• Test on arrays

• using an anonymous inner class
• using JOptionPane.showMessageDialog()
• getting user input from pop-up window

Oct 10

• Here is the in-class assignment
  (hidden units/1/activity4/inclass2_1.gif hidden)

Oct 16

• Halloween Applet Assignment

Oct 18

• Halloween Applet Assignment

Oct 22

• Halloween Applet Assignment

Oct 24

• Halloween Applet Assignment

Oct 28

• File Class notes
• FileClassDemo
• Looking at the File Class
• File Operations Project using Methods

Oct 30

• File Class notes
• File Operations Project using Methods
• File Operations Assignment

Nov 1

Tool or Master (Unit 2)
Computer Science in the News (Activity 2-1)

• presentations in round table discussion format

• Assignment

• Rubric

Nov 5

• Designing and Implementing Data Structures (Unit 1)
  Creating Disk Files (Activity 1-6)

  • File Writing pdf notes
  • FileWritingDemo
  • File writing assignment

Nov 7

• File Writing pdf notes
• FileWritingDemo
• File writing assignment

Nov 13

• File Reading Notes
• FileReadingDemo
• Exercises 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Nov 15

Sorting Algorithms in Action

Step through a sort

Interested in the theory of sorting?

• File Reading / Writing Assignment

Exploring Advanced Algorithms (Unit 3)
Sorting Arrays (Activity 3-2)

• Introduction to Sorting
• Sorting Demos
  • Sorting Algorithms Demo #1
  • Sorting Algorithms Demo #2
• Sorts in action
• BubbleSort.java
• Exercise 3-2-1

Nov 19

• Sorting: use 3 types of sorting to measure sorting efficiency (Bench mark: time taken to sort)

• How to get a random number

• Measuring time elapsed: http://mindprod.com/jgloss/time.html

Nov 21

Searching Arrays (Activity 3-3)

• Linear Search Example
• SequentialSearch.java
• Binary Search Example
• BinarySearch.java
• Do this assignment : Exercise 3-3-1
• Do this one for enrichment: Exercise 3-3-1a

Nov 25

Searching Arrays (Activity 3-3)

• Searching: compare 2 types of sorting to measure searching efficiency (Bench mark: how many comparisons and time)

• How to get a random number

Nov 27

• File R/W assignment
• Drawing the Stars

Nov 29

• File R/W assignment
• Drawing the Stars

Dec 3

• Drawing the Stars

• Assignment!

Dec 5

Exploring Advanced Algorithms (Unit 3)
Sorting Arrays (Activity 3-2)

• Sorting: use bubble sorting code to measure sorting efficiency (Bench mark: time taken to sort, number of swaps)
• Exercise 3-2-1a
• How to get a random number
• Measuring time elapsed: http://mindprod.com/jgloss/time.html

• Searching: use search code to measure efficiency (Bench mark: time taken to sort, number of comparisons)
• Exercise 3-3-1b

Dec 9

• presentations submitted today

IT Strategies: Towards Stewardship, and Sustainability (Activity 2-4)

• Assignment!
• Work period

Dec 11

• Work period - report to class first

Dec 13

• Work period - report to class first

Dec 17

• Work period - report to class first

Dec 19

• Presentations
• Group report due

• Software Engineering

• How to use the HTS computer system
• HTS Expectations for students
• The Problem With Software
  • Bugs Assignment!

• The Risk Digest
• The Secret of Software Success

• Don't Fear the OOP

• Software Engineering
  • Take up SE Questions

• Software Engineering Questions