jGRASP Basics for New Java Programmers (PC)
Requirements
- A Windows computer on which you can install software
Description
jGRASP is frequently used in introductory Java programming courses. It is a freely available and beginner friendly software creation tool.
However, all too often, new Java programming students are required to download and start using this software to write their programs, with no additional instruction about what it is or how to use it.
Who this course is for
Designed for the new Java programmer, who has never used jGRASP before, this course will cover what jGRASP is, the concepts behind creating a program, and the most basic use and navigation skills to get up and running with jGRASP as quickly as possible.
Course Topics:
What is a program?
What is jGRASP?
Download and Install jGRASP
Meet jGRASP
Create a Java program
Obtain input to a program
Uninstall jGRASP (if you want to)
In the interests of time and efficiency, the more advanced and non-essential features of jGRASP will not be covered.
Who this course is for:
- Beginning Java programming students who are new to jGRASP
Instructor
Carden has been involved in teaching programming and technology for over 8 years. He holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.
He has taught the following courses at the University level: Introduction to Programming Logic, first and second semester Java programming, and Introduction to Databases.
While pursuing graduate studies in Computer Science, Carden was a department tutor, and worked in Web Development for a state government office. His industry experience includes developing a database driven intranet application to store and track commodity data for a pharmaceutical company.
He has a passion for learning and teaching, with a goal of making instructional content approachable and meaningful to all beginning computer scientists.