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Introduction to Software Development

This comprehensive Java introductory course empowers students with zero background to master the language, equipping them to confidently tackle the APCSA exam upon completion.

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Course Detail

This course is designed for students with no prior programming experience. It introduces the fundamentals of programming using the Java language, focusing on problem-solving skills and the development of software applications. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to challenge the Advanced Placement Computer Science A (AP CSA) exam.

Course Features

  • Progressive Skill Building
  • Practical Project Development
  • Dedicated AP CSA Focus

Oliver Feng

Instructor in Computer Science

Meet Oliver, a seasoned computer science instructor with a profound passion for teaching and extensive professional experience. Oliver combines a deep knowledge of programming with a commitment to nurturing students’ growth, making every class an inspiring journey into the world of computer science.

  • Live Class Sessions With Hands On Coding
  • Full Lifetime Access
  • Access on Mobile and TV
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Content

  • Role of programming in computer science
  • Setting up a Java development environment
  • Basic Java syntax, data types, and variables
  • Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
  • Looping structures (while, for)
  • Iteration and control flow
  • Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Classes and objects
  • Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Defining methods in Java
  • Parameters and return values
  • Method overloading
  • Working with arrays
  • Introduction to Java collections (ArrayList, HashMap)
  • Iterating through collections
  • Reading and writing files in Java
  • Handling exceptions and errors
  • Introduction to sorting and searching algorithms
  • Basic data structures (e.g., lists, stacks, queues)
  • Algorithmic complexity and efficiency
  • Students work on a Java programming project
  • Review of course material
  • Preparing for the AP CSA exam
  • Weekly quizzes and assignments: 40%
  • Midterm exam: 20%
  • Final project: 20%
  • Final exam (AP CSA-style questions): 20%

“Java: A Beginner’s Guide” by Herbert Schildt

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  • AP CSA exam preparation materials
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