AP Computer Science A: Java Programming (edX)

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AP Computer Science A: Java Programming (edX)
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AP Computer Science A: Java Programming (edX)
Learn about basic computer operation, variables, and selection statements in Java as you prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam. In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.

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This course includes a broad view of computer operation, the global impact of computing, and then introduces Java programming concepts including variables, selection and object-oriented design.

This course is for anyone interested in taking a first-level computer-programming course, particularly those who attend a school that does not provide a similar class.

No previous programming knowledge is needed. We are looking forward to helping you explore this exciting new world!




What you'll learn:

- Ethical computing

- Basic computer hardware

- Number representations

- Java program structure

- Simple input / output

- Data types and variables

- Assignment statements

- Primitive types and reference types

- Arithmetic operators

- Math library

- String class and methods

- Integer and Double classes

- Boolean type

- Relational operators

- Selection statements

- Short-circuit operation

- DeMorgan's laws


Course Syllabus


Unit Name or Timeframe: Computer Programming Fundamentals (2 weeks)

- Discussion of the objectives of good programmers (correctness, design, style, efficiency)

- Problem solving and computer science

- The ethics of computer use, social networking, and engineering for the greater good.

- Computer hardware and memory

- Number representations and conversions

- Overflow and underflow

- Introduction to Java IDE and debugger (DrJava, IntelliJ)

- Building a first Java class and simple program

- The main method

- I/O in Java


Unit Name or Timeframe: Primitive data types, variables, arithmetic (2 weeks)

- Data types and variables

- Constants

- ASCII and Unicode representation of characters

- Assignment

- Primitive types vs reference types

- Binary arithmetic operators

- Static methods and the Math class

- String class and functions

- Wrapper classes for integer and double type


Unit Name or Timeframe: Selection (2 weeks)

- Boolean type

- Relational operators

- Selection statements (if, else, else-if, switch)

- Short-circuit execution

- Code blocks

- Dangling else

- Compound relational operators and truth tables

- DeMorgan’s Laws



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Course Auditing
45.00 EUR
No computer science knowledge required. Some basic Algebra skills expected.

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.