Introduction to Programming with Java, Part 3

Completed by 27 learners

Ages 11-16

Live Group Class

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.

John Barthelmes

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(344 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 7 weeks

3-9 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

7 live meetings

6 hrs 25 mins in-class hours

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 follow in the sequence) is modeled after a college-level class taught by this instructor but is accessible to students who have never programmed before. This is an excellent course for a student exploring the possibility of becoming a programmer or software engineer, or possibly pursuing a college degree in a Computer Science field.

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.

Course Content 
This course will cover the following topics: 
•	Single and Multi-Dimensional Arrays 
•	Objects and Classes 
•	Searching and Sorting Algorithms 
•	Objects and Classes 
•	Object Oriented Design 


Assessment
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 be available to guide the student through these labs throughout the week.

Requirements
Students will need a desktop or laptop computer. We will be using a free online programming environment. Completion of the first class or a beginner's understanding of programming with Java is needed.

Syllabus

7 Lessons

over 7 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Arrays

 Arrays 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!

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Multi-Dimensional Arrays

 Now 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.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Multi-Dimensional Arrays, Part 2

 The same way we would use loops to cycle through (or 'process') single dimension arrays, we can do the same thing with multi-dimensional arrays.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Object Oriented Programming - Creating Classes

 Many 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.

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Students will be provided with weekly PowerPoint decks that will contain all the information they need.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Codiva.io

Meet the teacher

John Barthelmes

Joined December, 2018

4.9

344reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

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!