Syllabus Overview

Module 1: Introduction to Java

• Overview of Java & JVM
• Features of Java
• Installing JDK & IDE (Eclipse/BlueJ/IntelliJ)
• Structure of a Java Program

Module 2: Basics of Java

• Data Types, Variables & Constants
• Operators (Arithmetic, Logical, Relational, Bitwise)
• Input/Output in Java (Scanner class)
• Type Casting & Expressions

Module 3: Control Statements

• Conditional Statements (if, if-else, switch)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)
• Nested Loops & Jump Statements (break, continue)

Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Classes & Objects
• Constructors & Methods
• Access Modifiers & Encapsulation
• Inheritance & Polymorphism
• Abstraction & Interfaces

Module 5: Arrays & Strings

• One-dimensional & Multi-dimensional Arrays
• String Class & StringBuffer
• String Methods & Manipulation
• Arrays in OOP

Module 6: Exception Handling & File I/O

• Types of Exceptions
• try-catch-finally
• Throw & Throws
• File Reading & Writing
• Serialization Basics

Module 7: Collections & Generics

• Collection Framework (List, Set, Map)
• ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet, LinkedList
• Generics & Iterators
• Practical Examples

Module 8: GUI Programming (Optional / Advanced)

• Introduction to Swing & AWT
• Event Handling
• Buttons, TextFields, and Panels
• Simple GUI Applications

Module 9: Multithreading & Networking (Advanced)

• Thread Class & Runnable Interface
• Thread Lifecycle & Synchronization
• Basics of Java Networking

Module 10: Practical Projects

• Real-time Console Programs
• Mini Projects (Banking, Inventory, Student Management)
• Problem Solving & OOP Practice

Course Duration & Lectures

• Total Lectures: 60–70
• Lecture Duration: 1.5–2 hours each
• Mode: Practical + Theory
• Outcome: Students will become proficient in Java programming, capable of building real-world applications, and prepared for software development roles.