ITEC2595 Java I
This course is an introduction to programming in Java. Topics include fundamentals of Java programming, including object-oriented programming, primitive data types, control structures, methods, objects, classes, class inheritance, simple graphical user interface and event-driven programs, using Swing. Object-oriented design using the Unified Modeling Language will also be introduced.
Prerequisite
Recommended: ITEC1301,
ITEC1505 and any procedural programming language
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explain the role of the bytecode compiler
Compare and contrast if and switch statements
Use loops for repetitive tasks
Program using the basic built-in Java objects
Describe the basic Java packages
Create programming code using a class that includes objects, methods, and constructors
Use class variables, instance variables, and local variables in the same application
Explain the difference between instance and class methods
Explain the difference between interfaces and abstract classes
Create programming code using a class that uses command-line parameters
Create programming code using a graphical user interface using simple Swing components and layout managers
Write event handlers for common graphical objects
Explain the benefits of multitasking
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details