AP Computer Science A
In this advanced Java course, students will explore key computer science concepts and prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam. The course covers theory, arrays, algorithms, and includes practice tests to help students excel.
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10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursProjects
2-4 hours per week. Projects are not mandatory but we strongly encourage students to complete them.Assessment
includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this Advanced course, students will learn the theory of how Java works; and how they will learn how Java can be implemented. Each lesson is designed to go in-depth on a Computer Science concept so the students can fully understand what the idea is. The course will start with some introductory Java concepts such as input and output but will go into great detail on how these topics function. The students will spend the first four lessons learning new concepts and the theory of how these concepts and features work in Java. The fifth lesson will be exam preparation and the students will take their first AP practice test. The next four lessons will be on advanced concepts such as arrays and algorithms. The tenth and last lesson of the course will also be exam preparation and the students will end the class by taking another full practice test so they can know how well they will do on the exam. For a week to week program, check out the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students delve into both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of Java concepts, beginning with foundational topics like input and output and progressing to advanced topics such as arrays and algorithms over ten lessons.The course includes exam preparation with practice tests to assess comprehension and readiness for exams.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro Java Language Features
This class is designed to review all of the basics of Java and clear up any confusion on the fundamentals of programming. The students will learn all of the fundamental concepts of Java and how Java can be used in practice. This lesson will help reinforce all of the fundamental skills necessary for the more advanced concepts of future lessons.
Topics:
Packages and Classes
Types and Identifiers
Operators
Input/Output
Control Structures
Errors and Exceptions 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Classes and Objects
Classes and Objects are one of the most important concepts in Java and programming in general. Students will go in-depth into what classes are and how they can be used in Java. They will go into how classes are organized and structured with Java. By the end of this class, the students should have a solid understanding of why classes are used in programming and how they can be used in Java to build applications.
Topics:
Objects
Classes
Public, Private, Static
Methods
Scope
References 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Inheritance and Polymorphism
They will review how Superclasses and Subclasses are created and implemented. They will go into detail on how classes are organized in an inheritance hierarchy. They will also discuss more advanced topics such as polymorphism and Interfaces. This lesson is designed to give the students a detailed overview of how class structure and reusability can be used within Java.
Topics:
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Type Compatibility
Abstract Classes
Interfaces 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Standard Classes
The students will learn how to utilize multiple classes together to create and build their projects This class will discuss the root class of Java known as the Object class. This will give the students a better understanding of what is happening in Java when a class is created. The other classes reviewed during this lesson will be other useful classes that many students will most likely use within Java.
Topics:
Object Class
String Class
Wrapper Class
Math Class 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Equivalent 10-hour Java experience required or we recommend taking our Java course
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Course
$29
weekly or $285 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-12 learners per class
