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Intro to Programming With Java, Part 3. SP
John Barthelmes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
A college-prep introductory course in computer programming. Part 3 of a 3 course sequence! Builds on all the skills from Parts 1 and 2. As a self-paced course.
Class experience
This is the third in the series of Introduction to Programming with Java courses. It will pick up right where the second class left off. Course Objective This course is a continuation of the problem-solving and programming methodologies that are fundamental to the study of computer science. Students gain considerable experience with fundamental language constructs and types (classes), such as expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings. This course (and those to...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1ArraysArrays give us the ability to store a lot more data in one location. We can create lists of grades, lists of names, etc. AND with for loops, we can cycle through each element with ease!Week 2Lesson 2Multi-Dimensional ArraysNow that we have mastered working with Arrays, let's create something that can store more complex data like what you might see in a spreadsheet or a grid.Week 3Lesson 3Multi-Dimensional Arrays, Part 2The same way we would use loops to cycle through (or 'process') single dimension arrays, we can do the same thing with multi-dimensional arrays.Week 4Lesson 4Object Oriented Programming - Creating ClassesMany programming languages focus on the idea of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), where the focus is creating 'objects' that can solve problems, or be used in solving problems. We start looking at how Java handles creating these objects.Week 5Lesson 5OOP - Constructors, Destructors, Inheritance, PolymorphismMore about Object Oriented Programming. Specifically setting objects to have constructors and destructors (for setup and cleanup) and how to start giving objects functionality - the ability to do things.Week 6Lesson 6OOP and more!Finishing up the discussion of OOP, we jump back and relate the power of objects to other ways to store data... while planning for the next big project.Week 7Lesson 7Final ProjectLet's put ALL our new-found knowledge of Java programming and smash it all into one... big... project!
Course Outcomes • Students will become proficient and comfortable with problem-solving with respect to programming. • Students will understand the basic methodologies of programming in both the procedural and object oriented environments. • Students will gain understanding on the syntax and constructs of the Java programming language. • Students will be able to explain the concept of objects/classes and be able to represent real world events in class form. • Students will become proficient in the following programming constructs: expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings.
I have a degree in computer science and have been teaching all levels of programming and software engineering at the college level for 20 years and have worked in the industry for the same amount of time. This particular course (Introduction to Programming) has always been my favorite to teach. My goal is to give the students an experience that will prepare them to be successful in a Computer Science based college program. I love programming because there are multiple ways to solve a problem. Computers only do what you tell them to do - whether you realize you're telling them to do something or not!
Homework Offered
Weekly programming assignments will be posted at the end of each class. Students will be expected to work on the assignment and post it before the next class. The instructor will be available throughout the week to help along the way!2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
This is a very hands-on course. Students will be asked to try out the Java programming principles AS they are being taught in the class. After each class a lab project will be assigned that guides the student through creating complete and proper running programs that will be submitted to the instructor before the next class. The instructor will interact with the students throughout the week to guide them through these labs as they share, review and reassess each other's code.Grades Offered
Students will be provided with weekly PowerPoint decks that will contain all the information they need.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
I love to teach! I love the look on a student's face when they "get it" or when they realize how much they love (or are allowed to enjoy) what they are learning! I have been teaching Mathematics, Computer Science (programming) and Theatre...
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$13
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Ages: 11-16
