Java Programming Essentials: AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science, Java, Java 8, Programming, Objected Oriented Programming, OOP, BlueJ, Eclipse, Java SE

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What you'll learn

Learn essential Java programming skills and master big ideas in computer science
Learn how to do programming and analyze a program
Get prepared for AP Computer Science Exam, and work toward a perfect score 5

18 sections • 193 lectures • 21h 11m total length

Start Here (Introduction to Java Programming AP Edition)5 lectures • 24min

Welcome to Java Programming !!!
Preview01:30

Overview of this Java Programming Course (AP Edition)
Preview07:05

How to proceed in this course?
Preview13:12

Think Java
01:40

AP Computer Science A Practices by University of Washington and Runestone
00:44

Unit 1/Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java12 lectures • 1hr 10min

Wisdom of Computing Science (Looking at abacus in Computer Science's Terms)
Preview02:39

What is Computer Science? What is computer and program?
Preview08:10

Java 101
Preview06:25

eC Learning: Quality MOOC STEM Education
01:45

How to master Java Programming?
00:38

Programming Languages Overview
Preview07:58

Installation of BlueJ Software (our main IDE)
Preview06:36

Why BlueJ?
13:37

Hello World !
Preview07:58

Coding Style and Habbits
Preview4 pages

Compile, Link, Go! Ooh, Sorry, it is "Compile, Go Link and Run !!!"
Preview06:54

Javadoc for Java program documentation
Preview07:00

Chapter 1 Quiz: Introduction to Computer, Programs and Java
10 questions

Unit 1/Chapter 2: Elementary Programming17 lectures • 1hr 43min

Identifiers (Variables and Methods: Basic Ingredients for Java)
Preview08:33

Naming Conventions
Preview02:40

Demo Program: ComputeArea.java
Preview05:10

Data Types (Integer and Double)
Preview09:48

[Java Coffee Break] Data
00:51

Literals and Constants
08:25

Number System Basics
16:46

[Java Coffee Break] Binary Number System
01:22

Read Input from Console with Demo Program ComputeAreaWithConsoleInputAndConstant
06:49

Operators and Operator Precedence
04:01

Demo Program: FahrenheitToCelsius.java
05:34

Augmented Assignment, Increment and Decrrement Operators
06:01

Numeric Type Conversion
07:36

Quiz: Numbers
11 questions

Lab: Put things together (Continued Fractional Number)
05:14

Common Error and Pitfalls in Numbers
04:47

Lab: GetChange.java
06:25

Chapter 2 Quiz: Elementary Programming
15 questions

Chapter Project: DisplayCurrentTime.java
03:03

Unit 1/Chapter 3: Basic Java Application Programming Interface (API)21 lectures • 1hr 49min

Boolean Data Type
Preview07:29

Character Data Type
07:47

Demo Program: YESNOHappy.java
08:30

Basic Java API Overview (Math, String, Integer, Double, Scanner, PrintWriter)
02:03

[Java Coffee Break] Boolean
00:47

Math Class
07:40

Demo Program RandomDemo.java
05:15

Lab: SubtractionQuiz.java (using Math.Random Method)
02:22

Chapter 3 Quiz 1: Numbers and Math Class
10 questions

String Class Part 1: Basic Methods
07:46

Demo Program: Pointers and Interned Strings
05:19

String Class Part 2: String Read-in and Comparison
08:17

Demo Program: Student Information
05:39

String Class Part 3: substring
06:30

Lab: Social Security Number
01:51

Lab: OMG + LOL
02:41

Print Out Statements (print, println, printf)
08:26

Formatted Print Out Example
05:01

Demo Program: FormatDemo.java
07:34

Lab: ASCII Arts
Preview03:35

[Java Coffee Break] Application Programming Interface API
01:27

Chapter Project: StudentGPA.java
03:07

Chapter 3 Quiz 2: Character Data Type, String Class and Data Type Conversion
15 questions

Unit 1 Review: Elementary Programming Review4 lectures • 18min

Unit 2/Chapter 4: Decisions13 lectures • 1hr 20min

if-Statement, if-else-statement, and if-else-if statement
Preview08:35

Demo Program: SimpleIfDemo.java
02:07

Lab: Body Mass Index
02:45

Demo Program: StudentGPAWithLetterGrade.java
03:45

Random Number Generation with If
08:13

Lab: License Plate for Californian State DMV
03:53

Boolean Algebra Basics
07:55

Logic Design
15:29

Lab: Calendar Year (Leap Year and Chinese Zodiac) LeapYear.java
Preview03:59

Switch-Statement and Conditional Expressions
05:47

Random Class
05:07

Demo Program: Simulation Mode
07:49

Chapter Project: Darts Board Game
04:36

Chapter 4 Quiz: Multiple Choice Questions
15 questions

Unit 2/Chapter 5: Loops14 lectures • 1hr 28min

while-loop
Preview05:42

Demo Program: RepeatAdditionQuiz.java
04:25

Lab: Sum, Average, Maximum and Minimum (User Input Version)
03:44

Demo Program: FILE I/O (Conversion of a File to Upper Case.)
05:19

Lab: Bible Word Count
01:58

Demo Program: Manu Selection
07:12

Lab: Lottery Checking Game (Using Menu Selection)
07:21

for-loop (DartsForLoop.java)
07:52

Lab: Sine and Cosine Table of a Unit Circle
06:37

Nested Loop (Multiplication Table, Number Ladder, and Pyramids)
08:32

Final Words on Loops
Preview08:29

Final Words on Loops (Numerical Precision in Details)
05:54

Chapter Project 1: Two Dice Game (Challenge Level 4)
06:36

Chapter Project 2: Strong Password (Challenge Level 5)
08:45

Chapter 5 Quiz: Loops
15 questions

Unit 2/Chapter 6: Methods12 lectures • 1hr 39min

Definition of Method
Preview07:54

Calling a Method
06:15

Demo Program: Stats01.java [User-defined min(), max(), avg(), sum()]
06:12

Unguided Lab Project: Sine
01:06

Call by Value
11:19

Modulariziing Code (Re-use, Abstraction)
11:24

Demo Program: Static Methods and Modularize RandomCharacter()
15:46

Overloading of Methods
03:53

Demo Program: Part1 DNA Study and Computing Theory
Preview12:00

Demo Program: Part2 Gene.java (DNA Representation and String Methods)
12:38

Scope of Variables (Local Variables)
03:12

Chapter Project: Craps.java (Challenge Level 2)
07:15

Chapter 6 Quiz: Methods
15 questions

Unit 2 Review: Structural Programming Review4 lectures • 23min

Unit 3/Chapter 7: Arrays (1-D)24 lectures • 2hr 54min

Array Basics
Preview08:47

Demo Program: AnalyzingNumbers.java
04:46

Array Processing I: (Basic Traversal and Data Mutation)
09:01

Unguided Lab Project: Weather Data
01:09

Array Processing II: (Array Processing II)
Preview08:57

Demo Program: Statistics Stats02.java (Array Version)
07:43

Array Processing III: (for-each-loop)
07:50

Unguided Lab Project: Health Index
02:08

Demo Program: Random Card
05:48

Lab: Deck of Cards
05:15

Demo Program: Card Deck Shuffling (Advanced Array Techniques)
15:27

Unguided Lab Project: NASA
01:39

Copying of Arrays
05:31

Passing Array to Methods and Return Array from Methods
14:35

Unguided Lab Project: Hurricanes
01:37

Linear Search (Basic Algorithm)
03:41

Demo Program: LetterCount.java
05:10

Demo Program: Bible's Word Occurrence Count
08:26

Binary Searching (Index Operations, Basic Algorithm)
07:51

Arrays Class I (Wrapper Class for array)
08:42

Arrays Class II (Wrapper Class for array)
06:02

Lab: StudentScore.java
05:07

Chapter Project: DeckOfCardsPoker.java (Activity 1)
17:35

Chapter Project: DeckOfCardsPoker.java (Activity 2)
10:48

Chapter 7 Quiz: 1-D Array
15 questions

Requirements

Some Math knowledge at least Algebra one
Some computer knowledge is preferred but not required.

Description

[CS 101A]

[Please watch all preview videos before signing up this course]

This course covers the first of AP Computer Science which includes complete introduction for Java programming. The course is suitable for people who are seeking for a on-line class for introduction to Java programming, who is preparing for AP Computer Science Exam in high school and who want to sharpen their knowledge in Java.

This part 1 course includes elementary programming in Java, program structures, OOP, and basic data structures. This course revolutionize the way computer science is taught. Instead of teaching textbook chapter by chapter.

This course will be focused on an example program in each lecture. Lucid big idea in computer science will be introduced by the example program. It is followed by explanation of Java syntax and other language features. Practice questions, quizzes, and programming exercises will be given thereafter to enhance the understanding of the idea and to help to improve programming efficiency and test scores.

A spiral study model is suggested for student to build up good programming habits and shorten learning cycles in programming.

I would proudly say that this is one of the best Java Programming course on-line ever.

In this course, you will get:

(1) On-line lectures (with .pdf slides)

(2) sample programs (in Java)

(3) Quiz and exams (in multiple choice format) with solution

(4) AP format exam with solution.

(5) Free-online textbook access.

(6) Free on-line related information links and book chapters.

(7) Demo programs

(8) Lab projects

(9) Chapter projects.

(10) Facebook Q&A support and Gmail responses.

Who this course is for:

High School STEM student working toward science and engineering school
Students seek for basic computer knowledge for college preparation
College students who want to sharpen their programming skills
Working individuals who want to learn Java to boost up their career.

Eric Chou

IEEE Senior Member, an engineer and an inventor

4.4 Instructor Rating
284 Reviews
8,071 Students
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I love computational research and its application to real world. i have involved in many large-scale computer/communication product research development in many world-leading company such as HP, Micrel, and many startups. I also involved in founding a startup company. I also enjoy sharing my ideas through teaching. I hold many US and international patents in technical fields such as software development, mobile computing, IC design and communication receiver design. I am also a certified coach in Taekwondo in both UAST and AAU.

I also serve as an adjunct faculty for on-line M.S. program in Computer Science/Data Science at Lewis University, IL, USA.

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Java Programming Essentials: AP Computer Science A

What you'll learn

Course content

Start Here (Introduction to Java Programming AP Edition)5 lectures • 24min

Unit 1/Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers, Programs, and Java12 lectures • 1hr 10min

Unit 1/Chapter 2: Elementary Programming17 lectures • 1hr 43min

Unit 1/Chapter 3: Basic Java Application Programming Interface (API)21 lectures • 1hr 49min

Unit 1 Review: Elementary Programming Review4 lectures • 18min

Unit 2/Chapter 4: Decisions13 lectures • 1hr 20min

Unit 2/Chapter 5: Loops14 lectures • 1hr 28min

Unit 2/Chapter 6: Methods12 lectures • 1hr 39min

Unit 2 Review: Structural Programming Review4 lectures • 23min

Unit 3/Chapter 7: Arrays (1-D)24 lectures • 2hr 54min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for:

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