Certification IN JAVA PROGRAMMING ( S-007 )

Course Objectives:

• Develop a foundational understanding of Java programming.
• Learn core concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Gain practical experience through hands-on projects.

Week 1-2: Introduction to Java

• Introduction to Java
  • History and features
  • Setting up Java Development Kit (JDK) and Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
• Basic Java Syntax
  • Writing your first Java program
  • Understanding Java structure (classes, methods, main method)
• Data Types and Variables
  • Primitive data types
  • Type conversion
  • Variable declaration and initialization

Week 3-4: Control Flow

• Conditional Statements
  • If-else, nested if-else, switch-case
• Loops
  • For loop, while loop, do-while loop
  • Using break and continue statements

Week 5-6: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Classes and Objects
  • Defining classes and creating objects
  • Instance variables and methods
• Constructors
  • Default and parameterized constructors
• Inheritance
  • Extending classes
  • Overriding methods
• Polymorphism
  • Method overloading and overriding
• Encapsulation
  • Private, protected, and public access modifiers
  • Getter and setter methods
• Abstraction
  • Abstract classes and methods
  • Interfaces

Week 7-8: Arrays and Strings

• Arrays
  • Single-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
  • Array manipulation
• Strings
  • String class and methods
  • String concatenation and formatting

Week 9-10: Exception Handling

• Introduction to Exceptions
  • Types of exceptions
  • Try-catch block
• Throwing Exceptions
  • Throw and throws keywords
• Finally Block
  • Resource management with finally

Week 11-12: Java Collections Framework

• Collections Overview
  • Lists, Sets, Maps
• ArrayList and LinkedList
  • Methods and usage
• HashSet and HashMap
  • Key-value pairs and basic operations
• Iterators
  • Using iterators to traverse collections

Week 13-14: File Handling

• File I/O
  • Reading from and writing to files
• BufferedReader and FileWriter
  • Practical examples and usage

Week 15-16: Java GUI (Optional for Advanced Learning)

• Introduction to Swing
  • Creating simple graphical user interfaces
• Basic Components
  • Buttons, labels, text fields

Week 17-18: Final Project

• Project Overview
  • Design and develop a simple Java application
• Project Implementation
  • Apply learned concepts to create a functional program
• Presentation
  • Demonstrate and explain the project to the class

Assessment:

• Weekly Quizzes: Test knowledge and understanding of weekly topics.
• Assignments: Hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
• Final Project: A practical application of Java skills acquired during the course.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Basic Computer Skills:

   • Familiarity with using a computer and navigating basic software applications.

2. No Prior Programming Experience Required:

   • The course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in programming.

3. Educational Background:

   • Open to individuals with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Students from various academic backgrounds are welcome.

4. Interest in Programming:

   • A genuine interest in learning Java programming and problem-solving.

5. English Proficiency:

   • Basic understanding of English, as course materials and instructions will be provided in English.

6. Access to a Computer:

   • A computer or laptop with internet access for completing assignments and projects.