Course Objectives:

– Understand the fundamentals of the Java programming language
– Learn how to write, compile, and execute Java programs
– Develop skills in using Java to solve programming problems
– Gain knowledge in object-oriented programming concepts in Java
– Practice good coding practices and debugging techniques in Java

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Java Programming

– Overview of the Java programming language and its features
– Setting up the development environment for Java programming
– Writing and running a simple Java program

2. Variables, Data Types, and Operators

– Understanding variables and data types in Java
– Working with arithmetic, assignment, and logical operators
– Using control structures such as if-else, switch, and loops

3. Classes and Objects

– Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP) in Java
– Creating and using classes and objects
– Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism in Java

4. Methods and Constructors

– Defining and calling methods in Java
– Understanding method parameters and return values
– Overloading methods and using constructors

5. Arrays and Collections

– Declaring and manipulating arrays in Java
– Accessing and modifying array elements
– Working with collections (lists, sets, maps) in Java

6. Exception Handling

– Understanding exception handling in Java
– Using try-catch blocks to handle exceptions
– Throwing and catching exceptions in Java programs

7. File Input and Output

– Reading from and writing to files in Java
– Opening, closing, and manipulating file streams
– Handling file errors and exceptions

8. Inheritance and Polymorphism

– Understanding inheritance and its benefits in Java
– Creating and using subclasses and superclasses
– Implementing polymorphism and method overriding

9. Interfaces and Abstract Classes

– Defining and implementing interfaces in Java
– Understanding abstract classes and their usage
– Implementing multiple interfaces in a class

10. Generics and Collections

– Working with generics in Java
– Using generic classes, methods, and interfaces
– Working with collections (lists, sets, maps) using generics

11. Multithreading

– Introduction to multithreading in Java
– Creating and managing threads in Java programs
– Synchronization and thread safety in Java

12. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

– Introduction to JDBC for database connectivity
– Connecting to databases, executing queries, and retrieving data
– Working with result sets, prepared statements, and transactions

13. GUI Programming with Swing

– Creating graphical user interfaces (GUI) using Swing
– Designing and implementing event-driven applications
– Working with components, layouts, and event handling

14. Introduction to JavaFX (optional)

– Overview of JavaFX and its features
– Creating user interfaces using JavaFX
– Handling events and animations with JavaFX

15. Advanced Topics (optional)

– Working with Java libraries and frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate)
– Introduction to Java 8/9/10/11 features and enhancements
– Introduction to Java web development (Servlets, JSP, etc.)