JAVA
Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Java Programming
Course Summary:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language, catering to beginners with little or no prior coding experience. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of Java, object-oriented programming (OOP), and key features of the Java Standard Edition (SE) platform. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical application, students will gain the skills necessary for Java application development.
Syllabus:
Week 1-2: Introduction to Java
- Overview of Java and its Evolution
- Setting up the Java Development Environment (JDK, IDEs)
- Basic Structure of a Java Program
- Data Types, Variables, and Operators
- Input and Output in Java
Week 3-4: Control Flow in Java
- Decision Making: if, else, switch
- Looping: while, for, do-while
- Break and Continue Statements
- Logical and Relational Operators
Week 5-6: Object-Oriented Programming in Java
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Concepts
- Classes and Objects
- Methods and Constructors
- Encapsulation and Inheritance
Week 7-8: More OOP Concepts in Java
- Polymorphism and Method Overriding
- Abstract Classes and Interfaces
- Packages and Access Modifiers
- Exception Handling
Week 9-10: Java Collections Framework
- Introduction to Collections
- Lists, Sets, and Maps
- Iterators and Generics
- Handling Collections: Sorting, Searching
Week 11-12: File Handling and Advanced Java Features
- Reading and Writing Files in Java
- Multi-threading and Concurrency
- Networking Basics
- Introduction to JavaFX for GUI Applications
Week 13: Final Project
- Students will work on a practical project that incorporates the concepts learned throughout the course.
- Project presentations and feedback.
Assessment:
- Weekly quizzes
- Programming assignments
- Midterm examination
- Final project and presentation
Grading:
- Quizzes and Assignments: 40%
- Midterm Examination: 20%
- Final Project: 30%
- Class Participation: 10%
