Introduction to Java Programming (Unit 2)

Introduction to Java Programming is a course for younger students or beginners to learn the basics of java programming, modified from my high school AP course.  In addition to video chat and screen sharing, we will be using repl.it as a coding platform.  I use repl.it in my physical classrooms as well.  It provides a 100% online code editor with real-time feedback.  Students can immediately run their code to see what the web site looks like.  repl.it also provides the teacher the ability to assign classwork and share code with others in real time.  Each student will be required to create a free account on repl.it and join my classroom for access to class material.  I will walk students through this process during the first session.  

This is the second unit in a four unit course.  Students do not need to continue on in the course unless they wish to learn more about java programming. Unit 2 covers the following topics:
if statements
if-else statements
nested ifs
logic operators AND, OR, and NOT
switches
introduction to strings
string commands
string comparisons

A typical session involves several mini-lessons.  I will share my screen in order to show students a new topic.  Afterwards students will attempt to use the newly learned topic on their own repl.it screen with guidance from me when needed.  Once all students have mastered a topic the class will move on to the next mini-lesson.  If all students master every topic for the session we will move on to topics from the next session.  If we reach the final session with extra time I will introduce some extended topics or topics the students request.  

Other units in this series cover the following:
Unit 1: replit intro, output, variables, input, casting, math library, random number generators, if statements, random number generator, logic operators, switches
Unit 2 – intro to strings, string commands, string comparisons, while loops, do-while loops, for loops
Unit 3 – methods, parameters, method overloading, scope, intro to arrays, processing arrays, 2D arrays
Unit 4 – UML diagrams, intro to objects and classes, constructors, accessors, mutators, toSrings, this keyword, inheritance, polymorphism, recursion, java swing GUI

**This is condensed version of my 8 unit course.  Due to high demand for the course I made this as a way to offer the class to more students while completing all basic topics through less units.  If you have completed part of the 8 unit course and would prefer to finish using this series there is a helpful guide below to know which units match from each course.
New Unit 1 = Old Unit 1
New Unit 2 = Old Units 2 and 3
New Unit 3 = Old Units 4, 6, 7
New Unit 4 = Old Units 5 and 8