Java Programming – The 2024 Apprentice Course

Learn the basics of the Java programming language using Java and the Eclipse design environment.

Created by: Gregory Safko
Computer Programmer and Professor of Computer Science

What Will I Learn?

• By the end of this course, students will learn the basic essentials of Java Programming from the ground-up.
• Students will learn the basic hallmarks essential to mastering a programming language
• Students will work with data input, output, and variables.
• Students will explore and use loop structures, functions, and conditional statements, such as if and if-else statements.
• High school students will learn basic subset material to take the AP Computer Science Exam
• Core concepts are explored that are essential for a career in computer programming.

Requirements

• A desire to learn another language (in this case, a programming language).
• Access to a PC or a Mac is required

Target audience

• This course is designed for:
• Middle and High School students who want to learn the Java Programming language
• High School students who want to prepare for and take the AP Computer Science Exam
• First-year College students who want to improve their studies in Computer Science or Engineering
• Anyone looking to gain the skills needed to become a Computer Programmer or Software Engineer