Section 1 - Introduction and Resources

5A.1.1 Overview

This week you will take a major step in your ability to program.  You will be introduced to the important intermediate concept of methods, known in some circles as functions. You will learn about parameter passing, local variables, return values and other topics related to methods.

An Optional Mathematical Module C

For those of you interested in mathematics, I have created an optional module C that discusses numerical solutions to differential equations. You have enough programming at this point to be able to apply it to such applications.

5A.1.2 Assigned Reading

As usual, read the week's modules and paste every code sample into your IDE so you can test and expand upon it. Do this before looking at the assignment. If you want more source material after reading the modules, look up any new terms in your textbook index, and see what it has to say about these things.