Java Programmer

If you're ready to learn Java, this training course is the perfect place to start. Taking an introductory approach, this Java training course covers most Java syntax elements, concentrating on fundamental and universally useful elements, while providing an overview of many more advanced elements. You will learn to write useful Java classes, applying Object-Oriented concepts such as inheritance, and create Java programs that work with these classes. Early in the course, the concept of objects is introduced so that later concepts can be discussed from the perspective of object orientation.

This course prepares you for entry into the job market as an entry-level Java programmer or allows you to continue your education by learning other programming languages. This course is entirely online and is completed at your own pace.

I.    Java Introduction
        A.    Conventions in These Notes
        B.    The Java Environment - Overview
        C.    Writing a Java Program
        D.    Obtaining The Java Environment
        E.    Setting up your Java Environment
        F.    Creating a Class That Can Run as a Program
        G.    Useful Stuff Necessary to go Further
        H.    Using the Java Documentation

II.    Java Basics
        A.    Basic Java Syntax
        B.    Data
        C.    Mathematics in Java
        D.    Creating and Using Methods

III.    Java Objects
        A.    Objects
        B.    String, StringBuffer, and StringBuilder
        C.    Creating Documentation Comments and Using javadoc

IV.    Mid-term exam

V.    Comparisons And Flow Control Structures
        A.    Controlling Program Flow
        B.    Additional Loop Control: break and continue
        C.    Classpath, Code Libraries, and Jar files

VI.    Arrays
        A.    Arrays
        B.    Enhanced for Loops - the For-Each Loop
        C.    Multi-Dimensional Arrays
        D.    Typecasting with Arrays of Primitives

VII.    Inheritance
        A.    Inheritance
        B.    Polymorphism
        C.    Creating a Derived Class
        D.    Example - Factoring Person Out of Employee and Dependent
        E.    Typecasting with Object References
        F.    Other Inheritance-Related Keywords
        G.    Methods Inherited from Object

VIII.    Interfaces
        A.    Interfaces
        B.    Creating an Interface Definition
        C.    Implementing Interfaces
        D.    Reference Variables and Interfaces
        E.    Interfaces and Inheritance
        F.    Some Uses for Interfaces

IX.    Exceptions
        A.    Exceptions
        B.    Attempting Risky Code - try and catch
        C.    Guaranteeing Execution of Code - the finally Block
        D.    Letting an Exception be Thrown to the Method Caller
        E.    Throwing an Exception
        F.    Exceptions and Inheritance
        G.    Creating and Using Your Own Exception Classes
        H.    Rethrowing Exceptions
        I.    Initializer Blocks

X.    Generics and Collections
        A.    Fundamental Collections: Sets, Lists, and Maps
        B.    Iterators
        C.    Creating Collectible Classes
        D.    Generics

XI.    Inner Classes
        A.    Inner Classes, aka Nested Classes

XII.    Final Exam

XIII.    Project: Hotel Reservations Case Study

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on a PC or a Mac.
• Dual monitors are helpful but not required.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 or later.
• Mac: OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Java (download and installation instructions are provided in course).
• Visual Studio Code (download and installation instructions are provided in course).
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course, however prior knowledge of any programming language is helpful.