What you will learn
This Java SE7 Fundamentals course is an introduction to object-oriented programming using the Java language. Through hands-on exercises, youll begin to build a baseline of knowledge to propel your career in development.
Learn To:
Use various Java programming language constructs to create several Java technology applications. Use decision and looping constructs and methods to dictate program flow.
Perform basic error handling for your Java technology programs.
Implement intermediate Java programming and object-oriented (OO) concepts in Java technology programs. Demonstrate knowledge of Java technology and the Java programming language.
Understand basic object oriented concepts such as inheritance, encapsulation, and abstraction. Use and manipulate object references, and to write simple error handling code.
Benefits to You
This course teaches the significance of object-oriented programming, the keywords and constructs of the Java programming language. Youll walk away from this course with an understanding of the steps required to create simple Java technology programs.
Build a Solid Foundation in Java
Youll build a solid basis in the Java programming language upon which to base continued work and training. This course features the Java Platform, Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7), and uses the Java SE Development Kit 7 (JDK 7) product.
Create Simple Java Classes
Learn how to create and use simple Java classes containing arrays, loops and conditional constructs. This course provides a solid understanding of what the Java SE7 platform is and how it is used in real world applications.
Application Developers Developer
Portal Developer Project Manager System Administrator Technical Administrator Technical Consultant Web Administrator
Course Objectives
Develop classes and describe how to declare a class
Analyze a business problem in order to recognize objects and operations that form the building blocks of the Java program design
Define the term
Demonstrate Java programming syntax
Write a simple Java program that compiles and runs successfully Declare and initialize variables
List several primitive data types
Instantiate an object and effectively use object reference variables Use operators, loops, and decision constructs
Declare and instantiate Arrays and ArrayLists and be able to iterate through them Describe the benefits of using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
List and describe several key features of the Java technology Declare a method with arguments and return values
Use inheritance to declare and define a subclass of an existing superclass Describe how errors are handled in a Java program
Describe examples of how Java is used in applications, as well as consumer products
Course Topics
Introducing the Java Technology
Relating Java with other languages
Showing how to download, install, and configure the Java environment on a Windows system. Describing the various Java technologies such as Java EE, JavaME, Embedded Java SE Describing key features of the technology and the advantages of using Java
Using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Thinking in Objects
Defining the problem domain
Identifying objects and recognizing the criteria for defining objects
Introducing the Java Language
Defining classes
Identifying the components of a class Creating and using a test class
Compiling and executing a test program
Working with Primitive Variables
Declaring and initializing field variables
Describing primitive data types such as integral, floating point, textual, and logical Declaring variables and assigning values
Using constants
Using arithmetic operators to modify values
Working with Objects Declaring and initializing objects Storing objects in memory
Using object references to manipulate data
Using JSE javadocs to look up the methods of a class Working with String and StringBuilder objects
Using operators and decision constructs Using relational and conditional operators Testing equality between strings
Evaluating different conditions in a program and determining the algorithm Creating if and if else constructs
Nesting and chaining conditional statements Using a switch statement
Creating and Using Arrays
Declaring, instantiating, and initializing a one-dimensional Array Declaring, instantiating, and initializing a two-dimensional Array Using a for loop to process an Array
Creating and initializing an ArrayList
Using the import statement to work with existing Java APIs Accessing a value in an Array or and ArrayList
Using the args Array
Using Loop Constructs
Creating while loops and nested while loops Developing a for loop
Using ArrayLists with for loops Developing a do while loop Understanding variable scope
Working with Methods and Method Overloading
Creating and Invoking a Method Passing arguments and returning values Creating static methods and variables Using modifiers
Overloading a method
Using Encapsulation and Constructors
Creating constructors Implementing encapsulation
Introducing Advanced Object Oriented Concepts
Using inheritance
Using types of polymorphism such as overloading, overriding, and dynamic binding Working with superclasses and subclasses
Adding abstraction to your analysis and design Understanding the purpose of Java interfaces Creating and implementing a Java interface
Handling Errors
Understanding the different kinds of errors that can occur and how they are handled in Java Understanding the different kinds of Exceptions in Java
Using Javadocs to research the Exceptions thrown by the methods of foundation classes Writing code to handle Exceptions
The Big Picture
Creating packages and JAR files for deployment using java Two and three tier architectures
Looking at some Java applications examples | 
