Level 0 Module Overview

MODULE 0

Code Recipes

Topics:

Introduction to Java: draw, code flow, dialogs, String and int.

Learning Objectives:

  • Drawing: make simple sketches with Processing
  • Code flow: Robots draw shapes using while loops
  • Strings: Printing and dialogs + if statement
  • Games: ints, Strings, loops, and random numbers

MODULE 1

Code Recipes

Topics:

Using colors, if/else, using int variables, and for loops

Learning Objectives:

  • RGB color model
  • Code branching: if/else
  • int variables, increment/decrement
  • Code looping: for loops

MODULE 2

Code Recipes

Topics:

Using random numbers and relational operators, calling methods, and converting strings to numbers

Learning Objectives:

  • Use the Random class to generate random integers
  • Convert String variables to int for math operations
  • Call methods, with and without parameters, to match their method signature
  • Use relational operators to compare values

MODULE 3

Code Recipes

Topics:

Using else if, variables in loops, and remainder

Learning Objectives:

  • Code more complex logic flow using else if statements
  • Use the remainder operator in conditionals and loops
  • Code more complex for loops that use control variable(s)

MODULE 4

Code Recipes

Topics:

char, double and boolean variables, charAt, &&

Learning Objectives:

  • Use double, boolean, and char variables and identify appropriate context in which to use them
  • Join boolean expressions &&
  • Use charAt to manipulate Strings

MODULE 5

Code Recipes

Topics:

Using nested loops, writing methods and coding algorithms

Learning Objectives:

  • Code more complex logic flow by nesting for loops
  • Use code for common algorithms (prime, fibonacci, etc)
  • Write methods
  • Demonstrate readiness for Level 0 exam via practice tests