Learn Core Java

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language.

Students will learn the fundamentals of Java, including its syntax, data structures, control flow, and object-oriented programming concepts.

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Core Java Programming Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language. Students will learn the fundamentals of Java, including its syntax, data structures, control flow, and object-oriented programming concepts. The course will also cover essential Java APIs and tools for application development.

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the history and evolution of the Java programming language
  2. Write, compile, and execute Java programs
  3. Work with primitive data types, operators, and expressions
  4. Use control structures like conditional statements and loops
  5. Implement and utilize arrays, strings, and other data structures
  6. Define and use methods, classes, and objects
  7. Understand inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation
  8. Work with exceptions, file I/O, and Java collections
  9. Develop a basic understanding of Java standard library and APIs
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Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Java

  • What is Java?
  • History and evolution of Java
  • Java development environment (JDK, IDE)
  • Writing and executing your first Java program

Week 2: Java Syntax and Data Types

  • Java syntax and coding conventions
  • Primitive data types (int, double, boolean, etc.)
  • Variables, literals, and type casting
  • Operators and expressions

Week 3: Control Structures

  • Conditional statements (if-else, switch)
  • Looping constructs (for, while, do-while)
  • Break, continue, and return statements

Week 4: Arrays and Strings

  • Declaring and initializing arrays
  • Array operations (sorting, searching, etc.)
  • Working with strings and string manipulation

Week 5: Methods and Classes

  • Defining and calling methods
  • Method overloading and varargs
  • Classes, objects, and constructors
  • Access modifiers and encapsulation

Week 6: Inheritance and Polymorphism

  • Inheritance and class hierarchy
  • Method overriding and dynamic method dispatch
  • Abstract classes and interfaces

Week 7: Exception Handling and File I/O

  • Exception types and the try-catch-finally block
  • Throwing and handling exceptions
  • Reading and writing files
  • Working with Java I/O classes

Week 8: Java Collections and APIs

  • Overview of the Java Collections Framework
  • Lists, sets, maps, and their implementations
  • Exploring common Java standard library APIs
  • Building a final project utilizing the concepts learned

Assessment

  • Weekly coding assignments (40%)
  • Midterm exam (20%)
  • Final project (30%)
  • Class participation and code reviews (10%)

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