The Java Programming Language

Java is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language developed at Sun Microsystems. Although syntactically similar to C++, Java's type system and execution model place it between C++ and Smalltalk, offering many of the strengths of both languages. Java supports objects and multiple threads, has language semantics that are portable and safe and is appropriate for a wide variety of applications, including embedded and distributed programming. Much of Java's power is in its class library.

Introductory through advanced Java language features are presented in a series of independently schedulable modules. Each module is identified by a 3-letter abbreviation. You can pick the modules that suit your needs, but certain subsets of the modules form comprehensive Introductory and Intermediate Java courses.

Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in Java:
Modules PRI:Java Primitives through FUN:GUI Programming and Applets form a basic introduction to object-oriented technology using the Java language, sufficient for acquiring object-oriented concepts and their use in Java.

Core Java Language for O-O Experienced Programmers:
Modules OVR:Overview through JVM:Java Virtual Machine provide production programming skills, sufficient for writing effective software in Java, for people with an O-O background.

Advanced Topics in Java:

The remaining modules cover various advanced topics, from which you can choose the set that you need. For local courses we can schedule the topics to be taught by experts specializing in each of the advanced topics, on a per module basis.

The complete set of modules presents a comprehensive technical study of the Java programming language to a depth that enables production programming. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of how object-oriented programming is accomplished in Java.

Our Java course modules may be independently scheduled. Choose the set of modules you need. Each module is 3 to 4 hours of material, depending on the size of the class and whether labs are done in class or as homework. You may choose to have students do exercises on their own between modules, to be reviewed by the instructor at the beginning of subsequent sessions. If you are local (Colorado front range), the modules can be scheduled flexibly for your convenience.

The Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming using Java course is targeted towards professional programmers who do procedural programming but haven't yet done object-oriented programming. If you are unsure whether you have the right background, see the Intro OO Using Java prerequisites page for a specific list of computing topics you should be comfortable with.

If you have C++ or other object-oriented experience, then you should take the Overview for Object Oriented Programmers (OVR) module instead of the Intro course sequence to get very quick coverage of Java's basics and O-O support features, then continue with the core Java language modules.

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in Java:

  This set of modules forms a basic introduction to object-oriented technology using the Java language. We concentrate on understanding the central concepts of object-oriented programming: data abstraction, inheritance and polymorphism, and how these are supported in the Java language. You will gain a sufficient level of comfort working with objects to be prepared to go on to production programming in Java.

  • PRI: Java Primitives - Background and Basics
    
  • PRO: Procedural Programming - More Language Basics
    
  • OOP: O-O Programming - Data Abstraction, Classes and Objects
    
  • WWO: Working with Objects - Gaining Comfort Using Objects
    
  • EXT: Extending Classes - Basic Inheritance and Polymorphism
    
  • COL: Collections - Managing Collections of Objects
    
  • EXM: O-O Examples - Case Studies
    
  • FUN: The Fun Stuff - GUIs and Applets
    

• Core Java Language for O-O Experienced Programmers:

  If you already have object-oriented programming experience, then this set of modules provide production programming skills, sufficient for writing effective software in Java. Since it is assumed attendees have an O-O background, and therefore know the concepts already, this is a quick but in-depth look at Java's basic features. We then explore the core Java language features and compilation/execution models in detail.

  • OVR: Overview - A Quick Tour for O-O Programmers
    
  • BAS: Basics - Language Basics for O-O Programmers
    
  • SPE: Specialization - Inheritance and Polymorphism in Depth
    
  • IFX: Interfaces - The abstract Limit
    
  • PKG: Packages - Programming in-the-Large
    
  • LIB: Libraries - A Tour of Java Libraries
    
  • EXC: Exceptions - Non-local Transfers
    
  • JVM: Java Virtual Machine - The Execution Model
    

• Abstract Window Toolkit:

  We have some modules covering the Java AWT fundamentals through advanced topics. These modules can be incorporated in a longer course, or presented as stand-alone AWT seminar with or without hands-on labs (3 or 4 days).

  • Java AWT: GUI Programming in Java
    

• Advanced Topics in Java:

  The following modules are fairly independent presentations of various advanced features of the Java language. After you have mastered the language core, these topics can be studied as you find the need for them in your projects.

  • THR: Threads - The Java Threading Model
    
  • JIO: The java.io Package
    
  • SYN: Synchronization - Safety and Liveness
    
  • NET: The java.net Package
    
  • INR: Inner Classes - Nested and Anonymous Classes
    
  • REF: Reflection - Through the Looking Glass
    
  • RMI: Remote Method Invocation - Proxy Pattern
    
  • SER: Serialization
    
  • JDB: The java.sql Package
    
  • BNS: Java Beans
    
  • BPG: Best Practice Guidelines
    
  • ORB: Java and CORBA
    
  • JNI: Java Native Interface
    
  • SEC: Security
    
  • APP: Applets
    
  • GOT: Gotchas
    
  • I18: Internationalization
    
  • MED: Media - Movies, Audio, etc.
    

This course is available on-site at your location. Please call .profile Consulting Inc. at (303) 499-5940 or email us at cjm@profcon.com for pricing, instructor availability and scheduling.

This course is offered publicly through the University of Colorado Division of Continuing Education.