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Learn Java

[G9+ Advance Class] Java programming & Algorithms

This class provides a 30-lesson AP Computer Science A tutoring course designed to support high school students in their independent practice outside of school.

Requirements

Each student needs below items for this class**

1. A Laptop with at least 8G memory with internet access.
2. An email account for receiving emails.
3. An account of https://github.com/
4. Install VSCode with Java extension
5. Install BlueJ for Java IDE to create Java project

Content of Class

Learning Java for AP Computer Science A Exam

Source Code this course https://github.com/stoneskin/learnJava

Part 0 - Preparation for Class

Part 0: preparation for the class (1 Lesson)

• Lesson 0: Introduction to AP CSA, Course Overview and Get Start Java programming Environment

Part 1: Introduction to Programming (6 Lessons)

• Lesson 1: Java Fundamentals (variables, data types, operators)
• Lesson 2: Introduction to Input/Output (using Scanner class)
• Lesson 3: Control Flow Statements (if-else, switch statements)
• Lesson 4: Loops (for loop, while loop)
• Lesson 5: Methods (defining, calling, parameters, return values)
• Lesson 6: Debugging Techniques - Identifying and Fixing Errors

Part 2: Arrays and Strings (6 Lessons)

• Lesson 7: Arrays - Declaring, Initializing, Accessing Elements
• Lesson 8: Array Operations (traversing, searching, sorting)
• Lesson 9: Multidimensional Arrays
• Lesson 10: Strings - Declaring, Methods (length(), charAt(), substring()), String Manipulation
• Lesson 11: String Formatting and Parsing
• Lesson 12: Case Studies using Arrays and Strings

Part 3: Object-Oriented Programming (6 Lessons)

• Lesson 13: Introduction to OOP - Classes and Objects
• Lesson 14: Encapsulation and Access Modifiers
• Lesson 15: Constructors
• Lesson 16: Inheritance - Polymorphism and Superclass/Subclass Relationships
• Lesson 17: Interfaces and Abstract Classes
• Lesson 18: Case Studies using OOP Concepts

Part 4: Algorithm Design and Analysis (6 Lessons)

• Lesson 19: Big O Notation - Understanding Time and Space Complexity
• Lesson 20: Algorithm Design Strategies (divide and conquer, recursion)
• Lesson 21: Searching Algorithms (linear search, binary search)
• Lesson 22: Sorting Algorithms (selection sort, bubble sort, insertion sort, merge sort)
• Lesson 23: Recursion - Understanding Recursive Functions
• Lesson 24: Efficiency Analysis of Algorithms - Choosing the Best Approach

Part 5: Advanced Topics and Review (6 Lessons)

• Lesson 25: Collections Framework (ArrayList, LinkedList)
• Lesson 26: Two-Dimensional Graphics and JavaFX Introduction (Optional)
• Lesson 27: File I/O - Reading and Writing Data Files
• Lesson 28: Exceptions Handling - Identifying and Handling Errors
• Lesson 29: AP Exam Review - Focus on Key Concepts and Practice Problems
• Lesson 30: Mock Exam – Simulated Testing Environment with Timed Practice

Additional Resources

1. https://www.learnjavaonline.org/
2. https://beginnersbook.com/java-tutorial-for-beginners-with-examples/
3. https://www.w3schools.com/java/
4. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/
5. https://codingbat.com/java
6. https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/
7. https://www.javatpoint.com/java-tutorial
8. https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-java
9. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-a
10. https://code.org/curriculum/csa
11. https://help.fiveable.me/article/68-finding-ap-comp-sci-a-content
12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_Computer_Science_A

Source Code of this course

https://github.com/stoneskin/learnJava