Java Exception Propagation and Handling

CS1 / Java

Abstract

This activity is designed to be students’ first introduction to exception handling in Java. It helps students understand Java’s exception flow, including generation, propagation, and catch and handing. This foundation knowledge is critical for writing proper exception handling code. The prerequisite for the activity is that students should have knowledge of how method invocation works.

This activity was developed with NSF support through IUSE-1626765. You may request access to this activity via the following link: IntroCS-POGIL Activity Writing Program. 

Level: Undergraduate
Setting: Laboratory
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: Computer Science
Course: CS1 / Java
Keywords: Exception Propagation, Exception Handling, Try-Catch Statement