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%