Advanced Java Programming

About the Course

Advanced Java Programming

Grade 9+
CTY-Level
Individually Paced
Computer Science and Technology

Continue mastering the Java programming language by exploring its intermediate and advanced features, such as inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, abstract methods, and polymorphism. You’ll learn how to write and read Java primitive types and object classes to and from files, how to serialize objects, and how to implement simple graphical user interfaces. You’ll use comprehensive error handling and complex algorithms in your programming projects, and investigate real-world applications of the Java programming language. As you progress through the course you’ll complete a portfolio of programming assignments including a mid-term and final project, and test your knowledge with a comprehensive final examination.

Recommended length of enrollment: 3 months

Time Commitment: 7-9 hours of independent work per week.

Course Overview

What we'll do

We’ll complete 12 course units. Each of the 11 instructional units includes lessons, videos, forum discussions with optional challenge problems, interactive activities, a quiz, and programming assignments. There is also a unit for the midterm project, and one for final project and final exam. This course does not have live classes, but students can schedule an individual meeting with the instructor as needed.

What we’ll learn

How to implement inheritance in your Java programs, the pros and cons of inheritance, method overloading and overriding, and runtime polymorphism
How to implement abstract classes and abstract methods, cast objects in an inheritance hierarchy, and how to apply good inheritance design guidelines in your Java programs
How to design Java programs that use interfaces and write code that creates and uses interfaces
How to evaluate exception handling strategies and learn about the Java exception handling mechanisms
How to introduce Graphical User Interface, or GUI, components into your programs
How to use external files with your Java programs, to allow input and output of data to and from your programs
How to write objects to files and read objects from files using object serialization
How to use Java collections and generics to enhance your program robustness and flexibility
How to incorporate several common algorithms into your programs, and you'll learn how to discern which algorithm patterns will best solve your programming challenges
How Java is in use today in a variety of industries and applications

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of inheritance and how it enables code re-use and extension by correctly solving programming challenges
Utilize abstract classes, interfaces, and polymorphism, and determine which construct is appropriate for different programming scenarios
Apply comprehensive and effective error-handling strategies to your programs via try /catch / finally and appropriate Java exceptions
Incorporate Graphic User Interface (GUI) elements into your programs to collect user input and display information and results
Read and write text, binary, and object data to and from external files. Process data received from external file sources to evaluate and answer questions posed in assignments
Utilize diverse types of collections to organize and work with data in your programs to solve given programming problems
Gain further understanding of sorting, searching, and other algorithms
Research and report on real-world uses of Java. Incorporate real-world Java scenarios into your course portfolio

How we'll measure learning

Instructors evaluate student work using marking guides and rubrics and provide detailed constructive feedback on programming assignments and projects. Interactive activities, quizzes, and exams are automatically graded, and feedback provided by the learning management system. This course is partially aligned to K-12 Computer Science Framework standards.

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Classes

Students enroll in a course by selecting an open class below. Students progress at their own pace following course guidelines, with guidance from instructors who strive to meet individual needs. While the course provides students with independence and flexibility, students must manage their time to complete the course before the end date.

Note: You need an active CTY Account to complete registration through MyCTY.

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Testing and Prerequisites

	Math	Verbal
Required Level	CTY-Level	Not required

Check your eligibility using existing test scores If you do not have existing test scores:

Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.

Course Prerequisites

Advanced Java Programming requires:

1 prerequisite

Successful completion of Intro to Java or equivalent. Recommended placement test.

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition
- Varies
Application fee
- Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
- Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)

Financial Aid

CTY Financial Aid Availability for Online Programs:

Academic Year 2023-24 (Course start dates July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024): We have concluded our financial aid application review process for Academic Year 2023-2024 Online Programs.

Academic Year 2024-25 (Course start dates July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025): Financial Aid funding is currently available for all eligible students while funding lasts. If interested in applying for financial aid, please select a course with start date of July 1, 2024 or later.

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Course Materials

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Book Title: Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version, 12th edition
Author: Y. Daniel Liang
ISBN: 9780136520238

Software: You will need to install a recent version of the JDK on your computer. Instructions are provided in the first unit of the course. If you work on an Apple computer, this may already be installed.

Earning School Credit

Recommended school credit: One half of an academic year

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Technical Requirements

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.

Java Runtime Environment is required.

This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Chromebooks are not recommended due to required downloading of specialized software.

This course uses Respondus LockDown Browser proctoring software for designated assessments. LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Visit the Respondus website for system requirements.

Terms & Conditions

You may have the option to post your work on public third-party sites (e.g., YouTube). 

Virtual class meetings may be recorded for students to review.

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