Advanced Java Programming

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Course Description

Description

This course introduces students to advanced features of the Java programming language. Students will learn how to use inheritance, interfaces, exception handling, file input and output, and generic types, and how to incorporate graphical user interfaces (GUIs) into their programming applications. Students will also learn how to apply object-oriented design and programming principles to their programs. Typical assignments and projects include using built-in and programmer-defined classes to develop full-featured, easy-to-use programs. At the end of the course, students submit a comprehensive final examination.

Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g., login, cut & paste, email attachments, etc.). Students are strongly encouraged to take a free, online placement test before enrolling in this course.

Materials Needed

Students must purchase a textbook and will need a Java language compiler:

Introduction to Java Programming, Comprehensive Version, by Y. Daniel Liang [8th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011]

ISBN 0-13-213080-7

The recommended compiler is the Java Development Kit, version 1.6, available from Sun Microsystems at no charge

Java 2 SDK

Detailed Course Information

Course Details

Inheritance Part 1

• Introduction to Inheritance
• Inheritance & Class Visibility
• Base Class Constructors
• Method Overriding
• Preventing Inheritance
• Runtime Polymorphism

Inheritance Part 2

• Abstract Methods & Abstract Classes
• The Object Superclass
• Casting Objects
• Inheritance Design Guidelines

Interfaces

• Introduction to Interfaces
• Defining & Using Interfaces
• Interfaces & Polymorphism
• Using Constants in Interfaces

Exception Handling

• Introduction to Exceptions
• The Java Exception Hierarchy
• Handling Exceptions
• Defining & Throwing Exceptions

File Input & Output Part 1

• Working With Files & Directories
• Java Streams
• Writing Text Files
• Reading Text Files

File Input & Output Part 2

• Writing Binary Files
• Reading Binary Files
• Writing Random Access Files
• Reading Random Access Files

Object Serialization

• Writing Objects to Files
• Reading Objects From Files
• Some Serialization Issues

Java Collections & Generics

• Collections & Generics
• Working with The ArrayList Class
• Working with the LinkedList Class
• Working with the Map Classes

Multithreading

• Java Threads
• Creating Threads
• Manipulating Threads
• Synchronizing Threads

Introduction to Swing

• Introduction to Swing Classes
• Adding Components to Panels & Frames
• Using the Flow Layout Manager
• Using the Border Layout manager
• Handling Button Events

Working With More Swing Components

• Working with Text Areas & Scoll Panes
• Working With Check Boxes
• Working With Radio Buttons
• Working With Combo Boxes
• Working With Lists

Event Handling & Data Validation

• Handling Java Events
• Implementing Event Listeners
• Data Validation Tips

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System Requirements

All CTYOnline courses require a properly maintained computer with Internet access and a recent version web browser (such as Explorer 6, Firefox, or Safari).

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