Lab 4: If-Else and Expert Systems
CS141: Introduction to Programming, Fall 2011

Summary of Goals

• Practice using if, if-else, nested if-else statements
• Practice using relational operators: ==, <, >, <= >=, !=
• Practice using boolean operators: OR (||), AND (&&), NOT (!)

Activities

During Lab this week, we will:

• Work on code completion WileyPlus assignment, called Chp 3 Programming (Complete on own by Monday, Sept 26)
• Work on Expert System Program:
  • Complete the program (Part 1) by midnight Monday, Sept 26. Submit your code as an attachment via WISE.
  • In class on Wed, Sept 28, we will do the testing (Part 2)

Assignments to do (or complete) on your own

These are due on Monday, Sept 26:

• WileyPlus Assignment before class: Chp 4 Reading Quiz .
• TechNews before class: the assignment description and the link to Technews
• WileyPlus Code Completion Assignment (due at midnight): Chp 3 Programming
• Submit via WISE, the code (Part 1) for the Expert System Program (due at midnight): Chp 3 Programming

During class on Wed, Sept 28, we will complete Part 2 of the Expert System Program. You may fill out the questions electronically, printing the completed form. Or, you can write your answers on a printed version to be handed out in class.