Course Description:

Learn the basics of Java language syntax and object-oriented programming. Gain practical experience by designing, writing, compiling, and executing simple Java programs.

Course Prerequisite(s):

Microsoft Windows, knowledge of a text editor and Beginning Programming I, or equivalent experience.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion, you will:

• Be able to develop simple Java applications,
• Understand elementary object-oriented programming
• Gain a firm foundation of Java concepts.
• Be able to use the Eclipse IDE to develop Java applications.

Student Expectations:

• Students will attend as many of the scheduled classes as possible. 8 Sessions required for 90% attendance.
• Students will be personally responsible for any assignments given in class.
• Students will help the instructor conduct class in a professional and mature manner 🙂
• Students will have fun and learn.

Textbook(s):OPTIONAL

Murach’s Java Programming 4th ed.
Joel Murach; Murach Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-890774-65-3

Next Class Possibilities:

Java Programming II

Instructor Notes:

Do not purchase text before first class meeting.

Lesson Plan – By session:

Session 1:

• Introduction to Java syntax,
• getting started with Java,
• introduction to Objects

Session 2:

• Java syntax continued

Session 3:

• Designing and writing simple java programs

Session 4:

• Java classes and objects. Object-oriented programming

Session 5:

• Object-oriented design and development with Java (part I)

Session 6:

• Object-oriented design and development with Java (part II)

Session 7:

• Introduction to using Eclipse – integrated development environment

Session 8:

• Common (useful) Java classes