Self-Learning Module

Outcomes Covered

More Standard Java Classes

• Define an Application Programming Interface (API)
• Use Oracle's Java documentation to ascertain the capabilities of a given standard java class
• Use the Javadoc page for the Math class to perform calculations involving the following mathematic operations:
  • Absolute value
  • Trigonometric functions (in degrees and radians)
  • pi - ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter
  • x^y
  • logarithmic functions
  • maximum/minimum of two numbers
  • Square root
• Generate random numbers

Math Class [4:57]

• Study sections 5.1-3 of the textbook
• Watch the following video [link]

• You should be able to answer questions 1-5 of the Self-Learning Module 4 quiz in Canvas.

Math Exercises

Complete the following challenges on your own (in IntelliJ) to become familiar with the methods in the Math class.

• Determine the larger of two numbers without using an if statement.
• Determine the absolute value of an int.
• Determine the absolute value of an double.
• Determine the sine of 45 degrees.
• Determine the tangent of 0.5 in radians.
• Determine the value of 35.
• Determine the closest integer value to 8.87.

Generating Random Numbers [6:02]

• Watch the following video [link]

• You should be able to answer questions 6-10 of the Self-Learning Module 4 quiz in Canvas.

Bonus Material (optional)

• Sabrina Stangler on aysnchronous videos [1:19] [link]

• Dr. Taylor on tricks to stay focused [2:14] [link]