Introduction to Programming - Java

Get an introduction to programming concepts in the language of your choice: either C++, Python, or Java. Also learn about the core computer science concepts of variables, branching, loops, arrays, and functions.

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$99

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Introduction to Programming - Java

$99

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2023

In our Introduction to Programming online course, choose one of three programming languages you want to learn C++, Python, or Java. Regardless of which language you select, you will also learn about the core computer science concepts of variables, branching, loops, arrays/lists, and functions/methods.

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What You'll Learn

Use standard input and output, and understand common syntax errors

Declare and initialize variables with valid identifiers

Develop programs that branch based on user input

Combine loops and arrays/lists, and develop programs with multiple arrays/lists

Write a function/method, then return from a function/method and parameterize a function

Initialize class variables with class constructor

Create derived and abstract classes

Write a recursive function

Use binary search, O notation, and algorithm analysis

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Course Details

CS101

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Introduction to Programming in Java

Intro to Programming teaches you object-oriented programming, covers use pointers and streams, and provides a variety of good coding practices, including iterative development, code formatting, and variable naming schemes.

Prerequisites

It is suggested, though not required, that students take Pre-Calculus or its equivalent before enrolling in Introduction to Programming in Java.

Topic Subtopics
Introduction to Java
  • Programming (general)
  • Programming basics
  • Comments and whitespace
  • Errors and warnings
  • Computers and programs (general)
  • Computer tour
  • Language history
  • Problem solving
  • Why programming
  • Why whitespace matters
  • Java example: Married-couple names
Variables and Expressions
  • Variables and assignments (general)
  • Variables (int)
  • Identifiers
  • Arithmetic expressions (general)
  • Arithmetic expressions (int)
  • Example: Health data
  • Floating-point numbers (double)
  • Scientific notation for floating-point literals
  • Constant variables
  • Using math methods
  • Integer division and modulo
  • Type conversions
  • Binary
  • Characters
  • Strings
  • Integer Overflow
  • Numeric data types
  • Random numbers
  • Reading API documentation
  • Debugging
  • Style guidelines
  • Java example: Salary calculation with variables
  • Java example: Married-couple names with variables
Branches
  • If-else branches (general)
  • If-else
  • More if-else
  • Equality and relational operators
  • Detecting ranges (general)
  • Detecting ranges with if-else statements
  • Logical operators
  • Order of evaluation
  • Example: Toll calculation
  • Switch statements
  • Boolean data type
  • String comparisons
  • String access operations
  • Character operations
  • More string operations
  • Conditional expressions
  • Floating-point comparison
  • Short circuit evaluation
  • Java example: Salary calculation with branches
  • Java example: Search for name using branches
Loops
  • Loops (general)
  • While loops
  • More while examples
  • For loops
  • More for loop examples
  • Loops and strings
  • Nested loops
  • Developing programs incrementally
  • Break and continue
  • Variable name scope
  • Enumerations
  • Java example: Salary calculation with loops
  • Java example: Domain name validation with loops
Arrays
  • Array concept (general)
  • Arrays
  • Array iteration drill
  • Iterating through arrays
  • Multiple arrays
  • Swapping two variables (General)
  • Loop-modifying or copying/comparing arrays
  • Debugging example: Reversing an array
  • Two-dimensional arrays
  • Enhanced for loop: Arrays
  • Java example: Annual salary tax rate calculation with arrays
  • Java example: Domain name validation with arrays
User-Defined Methods
  • User-defined method basics
  • Return
  • Reasons for defining methods
  • Methods with branches/loops
  • Unit testing (methods)
  • How methods work
  • Methods: Common errors
  • Array parameters
  • Scope of variable/method definitions
  • Method name overloading
  • Parameter error checking
  • Using Scanner in methods
  • Perfect size arrays
  • Oversize arrays
  • Methods with oversize arrays
  • Comparing perfect size and oversize arrays
  • Using references in method
  • Returning arrays from methods
  • Common errors: Methods and arrays
  • Java documentation for methods
  • Java example: Salary calculation with methods
  • Java example: Domain name validation with methods
Objects and Classes/td>
  • Objects: Introduction
  • Using a class
  • Defining a class
  • Mutators, accessors, and private helpers
  • Initialization and constructors
  • Choosing classes to create
  • Defining main() in a programmer defined class
  • Unit testing (classes)
  • Constructor overloading
  • Objects and references
  • The ‘this’ implicit parameter
  • Primitive and reference types
  • Wrapper class conversions
  • ArrayList
  • Classes and ArrayLists
  • ArrayList ADT
  • Java documentation for classes
  • Parameters of reference types
  • Static fields and methods
  • Using packages
  • Java example: Salary calculation with classes
  • Java example: Domain name availability with classes
Memory Management
  • Introduction to memory management
  • A frst linked list
  • Memory regions: Heap/Stack
  • Basic garbage collection
  • Garbage collection and variable scope
  • Java example: Employees list using ArrayList
Input/Output
  • Output and input streams
  • Output formatting
  • Streams using Strings
  • File Input
  • File output
Inheritance
  • Derived classes
  • Access by members of derived classes
  • Overriding member methods
  • The Object class
  • Polymorphism
  • ArrayLists of Objects
  • Abstract classes: Introduction (generic)
  • Abstract classes
  • Is-a versus has-a relationships
  • UML
  • Java example: Employees and instantiating from an abstract class
  • C++ example: Employees and overriding class methods
Recursion
  • Recursion: Introduction
  • Recursive methods
  • Recursive algorithm: Search
  • Adding output statements for debugging
  • Creating a recursive method
  • Recursive math methods
  • Recursive exploration of all possibilities
  • Stack overflow
  • C++ example: Recursively output permutations
Exceptions
  • Exception basics
  • Exceptions with methods
  • multiple handlers
  • Exception handling in file input/output
  • Java example: Generate number format exception
Generics
  • Comparable Interface: Sorting an ArrayList
  • Generic methods
  • Class generics
  • Java example: Map values using a generic method
Collections
  • Enhanced for loop
  • Map:HashMap
  • Set: HashSet
  • List: LinkedList
  • Queue interface
  • Deque interface
GUI
  • Positioning GUI components using a GridBagLayout
  • GUI input and ActionListeners
  • GUI input with formatted text fields
  • GUI input with JSpinners
  • Displaying multi-line text in a JTextArea
  • Using tables in GUIs
  • Using sliders in GUIs
  • GUI tables, fields, and buttons: A seat reservation example
JavaFX
  • Introduction to graphical user interfaces with JavaFX
  • Positioning GUI components using a GridPane
  • Input and event handlers
  • Basic graphics with JavaFX
Searching and Sorting Algorithms
  • Searching and algorithms
  • Binary search
  • O notation
  • Algorithm analysis
  • Sorting: Introduction
  • Selection sort
  • Insertion sort
  • Quicksort
  • Merge sort

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

Assignments for this course include:

  • Midterm Exam
  • Final Exam

There is no text for this course. All materials are included in the course fee.


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