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This course will enable participants to:

  • Write Java code that uses variables, arrays, conditional and loop constructs of achieve program objectives
  • Identify modular programming principles
  • Access and create static fields and methods
  • Encapsulate a class using access modifiers and overloaded constructors
  • Manipulate numeric, text, and string data using appropriate Java operators
  • Set environment variables to allow the Java compiler and runtime executables to function properly
  • Create simple Java classes and use object references to access fields and methods in a class
  • Demonstrate polymorphism by implementing a Java interface
  • Handle a checked exception in a Java application
  • Use a Predicate Lambda expression as the argument to a method
  • Define and implement a simple class hierarchy that supports application requirements

 

Pre-requisites

 

  • This is an introductory level and beginner friendly course.
  • Some basic knowledge of programming (listed below) will be helpful but not compulsory:
    • Basic Syntax
    • Data Types
    • Variables
    • Keywords
    • Strings
    • Basic Operators
    • Decision Making
    • Loops
    • Arrays
  • Basic understanding of operating systems and software

Hardware & Software

This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform. Participants must own a zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. This can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download

System Requirement
Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements

  • Operating system: Windows 8 or above - 64-bit; MacOS 10 or above - 64-bit
  • Processor/CPU: 1.8 GHz, 2-core Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Minimum 20 GB hard disk space.
  • Minimum 8 Gb RAM
  • Webcam
  • Microphone
    • Internet Connection: Wired or Wireless broadband (min 10mbps)
  • The camera has to be turned on for the duration of the class.

 

 

Course Outline

 

What is a Java Program

  • Key features of the Java language
  • Java technology and development environment
  • Running and testing a Java program

 

Creating a Java Main class

  • Java classes
  • The Main method
  • Adding a Main method

 

Data in the Cart

  • Introducing variables
  • Working with strings
  • Working with numbers
  • Manipulating numeric data

 

Managing Multiple Items

  • Working with conditions
  • Using IF statements
  • Working with a list of items
  • Processing a list of items

 

Describing Objects and Classes

  • Working with objects and classes
  • Defining fields and methods
  • Declaring, instantiating, and initializing objects
  • Working with object references
  • Doing more with arrays

 

Manipulating and Formatting the Data in Your Program

  • Using the String class
  • Using the Java API docs
  • Using the StringBuilder class
  • More about primitive data types
  • More numeric operators
  • Promoting and casting variables

 

Creating and Using Methods

  • Using methods
  • Method arguments and return values
  • Static methods and variables
  • How arguments are passed to a method
  • Overloading a method

 

Using Encapsulation

  • Access control
  • Encapsulation
  • Overloading constructors

 

More on Conditionals

  • Relational and conditional operators
  • More ways to use IF/ELSE constructs
  • Using switch statements
  • Using the Netbeans debugger

 

More on Arrays and Loops

  • Working with dates
  • Parsing the args array
  • Two-dimensional arrays
  • Alternate looping constructs
  • Nesting loops
  • The ArrayList class

 

Using Inheritance

  • Overview
  • Working with subclasses and superclasses
  • Overriding methods in the superclass
  • Creating and extending abstract classes

 

Using Interfaces

  • Polymorphism
  • Polymorphism in the JDK foundation classes
  • Using interfaces
  • Local-variable type inference
  • Using the List interface
  • Introducing Lambda expressions

 

Handling Exceptions

  • Overview
  • Propagation of exceptions
  • Catching and throwing exceptions
  • Handling multiple exceptions and errors

 

Deploying and Maintaining the Soccer Application

  • Packages, JARs, architecture
  • Application modification and requirements

 

Understanding Modules

  • The Module system
  • JARs
  • Module declarations
  • Modular JDK

 

JShell

  • Testing code
  • JShell basics
  • JShell in an IDE

 

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

 

1.  Certificate of Completion from Oracle

Certificate of Completion from Oracle will be issued to participants who have met at least 75% attendance and passed the prescribed assessment(s).

 

2.  Statement of Attainment from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), Statement of Attainment (SOAs) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to certify that the participant has achieved the following Competency Standard(s):

  • TSC Title (TSC Code): Applications Development (ICT-DIT-3002-1.1)

 

3.  External Certification Exam

This course will prepare participants to sit for the following exam.

Certification: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8/11/17 Programmer

Exam: Java SE Programmer I exam

The exam is optional, and the exam voucher can be purchased from our E-shop.

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