Course Description:

Expand your Java and Object-Oriented knowledge base and take your Java programming to a higher level. Topics to be covered include: unit testing and debugging, multithreading and concurrency, advanced collections, generic programming, graphical user interfaces (Swing) and Java reflection and Type information, and other advanced topic to be decided.

Course Prerequisite(s):

Java Programming II or a fundamental knowledge of Java

Course Objectives:

Upon completion, you will:

• Be able to design and develop efficient complex Java applications
• Understand Java best-practice design and development concept
• Have a firm foundation of all important Java concepts
• Be able to develop Java applications with a graphic user interface

Student Expectations:

• Students will attend as many of the scheduled classes as possible. 6 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:

Introduction to Spring, Design Patterns, Agile Design with Test-Driven Development

Instructor Notes:

Do not purchase text before first class meeting.

Lesson Plan – By session:

Session 1:

• Unit-testing and debugging

Session 2:

• Multithreading and Concurrency 1

Session 3:

• Multithreading and Concurrency 2

Session 4:

• Generics and Collections in depth

Session 5:

• Reflection, Class class, and Type information

Session 6:

• Best practice discussion, practical Java examples and exercises

Session 7:

• Graphical user interfaces using Swing 1

Session 8:

• Graphical user interfaces using Swing 2