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CTYOnline - Introduction to Java

Prerequisites: Qualifying math score and completion of Introduction to C Programming and Programming in C: Algorithms and Techniques or equivalents
Recommended School Credit: 0.5 credit
Materials and Textbook Purchase Required: Visit our textbook and materials web page
Individually Paced


This course introduces students to the concept of object-oriented programming. Topics include basic and advanced features of Java as well as object-oriented design, such as class and abstract class, interface, inheritance, encapsulation, overloading and overriding, exception handling, thread, web applet, event handling , and graphic user interface (GUI). Typical programming assignments include web applet writing, designing and implementing a class, threaded programming, and GUI programs such as word processing, drawing shapes, and the Sokoban game. At the end of the course, students submit a comprehensive final exam.

example Java lesson

example Java lesson

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Course Length: Typically 3-6 months
Detailed Course Information


Systems Requirements

All CTY Online courses require a properly-maintained computer with Internet access and a recent-version web browser (such as Explorer 6, Firefox, or Safari). Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g. login, cut & paste, email attachments, etc).

This course uses CD-ROM for lessons and videos. You will need free space on the hard drive, and user permissions, to install both the course software and Apple's QuickTime video player.

This software requires MS Windows. Macintosh users may be able to run the course with 3rd party emulation software.


Course Code: JVA
Computer Science and Technology

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