Course Details and Schedule

In this course you will first learn some simple command line programming with basic flow control in Java. We then move on to Object Oriented Programming with classes and objects and see how these programming concepts relate directly to real life objects, their attributes and behaviours.

See below for course schedule

Key topics
  • Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Fundamental data types
  • Methods
  • Classes and objects
  • Arrays and vectors
  • Classes and interfaces
  • Introduction to polymorphism
Course information
Intended audienceAnyone who wants a gentle introduction to object oriented programming (OOP) using Java.
Prior knowledgeA basic understanding of the concepts of programming, as in the Programming: Concepts course
ResourcesA course book must be purchased when you attend the course (see the Cost below)
SoftwareEclipse IDE for java Developers (http://www.eclipse.org/)
FormatPresentation with practical exercises
Further informationThis course must be paid for in advance. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days. Please note that the course due to run in Hilary term has been postponed until Trinity term.
Where next?Those interested in other programming languages might investigate our C++ and PHP courses.
Taught using: 
Windows XP

 Course provider: IT Learning Programme

Schedule

Frequency: This course runs once a year subject to teacher availability. Express an interest in future dates for this course.