Java Programming Fundamentals, 6th Edition - Course Design IntroductionJava Programming Fundamentals, 6th Edition is a widely used textbook in universities and colleges around the world for teaching basic programming skills using Java. The course design presented in this document is based on the contents of this book, and it ms to provide students with a solid understanding of fundamental programming concepts and their application in Java programming.Course ObjectivesThe objectives of this course are as follows: - To introduce students to fundamental programming concepts such as data types, operators, expressions, control statements, arrays, loops, and functions. - To help students develop skills in designing, coding, testing, and debugging Java programs. - To enable students to apply programming concepts and techniques to solve real-world problems. - To enhance students’ logical and analytical thinking abilities through programming exercises, projects, and assessments.Course OutlineThe course is divided into 12 modules, covering the following topics:Module 1: Introduction to Java Programming•History and features of Java•Installation of Java Development Kit (JDK)•First Java program•Basic syntax and structure of Java programs Module 2: Data Types and Variables•Primitive data types (int, double, boolean, char)•Declaring variables•Type conversion and casting•ConstantsModule 3: Operators and Expressions•Arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /, %)•Relational operators (>, <, >=, <=, ==, !=)•Logical operators (&&, ||, !)•Bitwise operators (&, |, ^)•Operator precedence and associativity•Expression evaluationModule 4: Control Statements: if-else, switch •Decision making in programs•if-else statements•switch statement•Nested if-else statements•Conditional operator (?:)Module 5: Control Statements: Loops•while loop•do-while loop•for loop•Nested loops•break and continue statementsModule 6: Arrays•Declaring and initializing arrays•Accessing array elements•Multidimensional arrays•Array length propertyModule 7: Functions•Function definition and invocation•Parameters and arguments•Return types and return statement•Scope of variables•Method overloadingModule 8: Strings•Declaring and initializing strings•String methods and operations•String concatenation•StringBuilder and StringBuffer classesModule 9: Exception Handling•Types of exceptions•try-catch-finally blocks•Throwing and catching exceptions•Custom exceptionsModule 10: File Handling•Reading and writing files in Java•FileInputStream and FileOutputStream classes •BufferedReader and BufferedWriter classesModule 11: Object-Oriented Programming Basics •Classes and objects•Encapsulation and data hiding•Inheritance and polymorphism•Abstract classes and interfaces•Packages and access modifiersModule 12: GUI Programming•Introduction to Swing framework•Creating basic GUI components (JFrame, JPanel, JLabel, JTextField, JButton)•Handling events (ActionListener, ActionListener, WindowListener)Assessment MethodologyThere will be two kinds of assessments in this course: - Formative assessments: These will be in the form of programming exercises, quizzes, or class participation, and their primary purpose is to help students learn and gn feedback on their progress throughout the course. - Summative assessments: These will be in the form of a midterm exam and a final project. The midterm exam will assess students’ understanding of the course materials covered in the first half of the course, while the final project will require students to apply their programming skills to a real-world problem.ConclusionThis course design ms to provide students with a solid foundation in Java programming and equip them with the skillsand knowledge required to become proficient in designing, coding, testing, and debugging Java programs. The course material and assessments are designed to be challenging, yet rewarding, and will help students develop their logical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped to pursue further studies in Java programming or to apply their skills in a professional setting.。
