Diploma in Java Programming - Distance Learning
Diploma in Java Programming (Java Standard Edition) with Oracle Certified Java Exam Preparation Module (Dip. Java Prog. SE) by Distance Learning
Introduction
Our Diploma in Java Programming by Distance Learning teaches participants with little or no programming experience how to program with Java, one of the worlds most popular programming languages.
The Diploma in Java Programming provides the complete preparation for both the Oracle Certified Java Associate Exam and the Oracle Certified Java Programmer Exam.
Java has become the platform of choice for creating many different types of;
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Desktop and web applications
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Computer and mobile Phone applications
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Games software and other divices worldwide
This course is designed to help novices become literate in Java programming and experienced programmers become skilled Java developers.
The course also introduces UML (Unified Modelling Language) which is used to design software before it is created. This is particularly important for candidates for the Oracle Certified Java Associate Exam but is of benefit to all Java programmers.
Course Content
Overview of Java Applications
Creating Your First Java program, Compiling and running a Java Applications, Modifying a Java Program, Displaying Text with printf, Using Variables and simple arithmetic, Getting user input with class Scanner, Decision Making: Equality and Relational Operators.
Using Classes and Objects
Classes, Objects, Methods and Instance Variables, Declaring a Class with a Method and Instantiating an Object of a Class, Declaring a Method with a Parameter, Instance Variables, set Methods and get Methods, Primitive Types vs. Reference Types, Initializing Objects with Constructors, Floating-Point Numbers and Type double.
Control Statements
if Single-Selection Statement, if Ö else Double-Selection Statement, while Repetition Statement, Formulating Algorithms, Repetition Statements, Formulating Algorithms: Nested Control Statements, Compound Assignment Operators, Increment and Decrement Operators, Primitive Types, Essentials of Counter-Controlled Repetition, for Repetition Statement, Examples Using the for Statement, do Ö while Repetition Statement, switch Multiple-Selection Statement, break and continue Statements, Logical Operators.
Methods: A Deeper Look
static Methods, static Fields and Class Math, Declaring Methods with Multiple Parameters, Notes on Declaring and Using Methods, Method-Call Stack and Activation Records, Argument Promotion and Casting, Java API Packages, Generalized Scaling and Shifting of Random Numbers, Scope of Declarations, Method Overloading.
Arrays
Declaring and Creating Arrays, Examples Using Arrays, Enhanced for Statement, Passing Arrays to Methods, Multidimensional Arrays.
Classes and Objects Advanced
Controlling Access to Members, Referring to the Current Object's Members with the this Reference, Overloaded Constructors, Default and No-Argument Constructors, Composition, Enumerations, Garbage Collection and Method finalize, static Class Members, static Import, final Instance Variables, Time Class Case Study: Creating Packages.
Inheritance
Superclasses and Subclasses, protected Members, Relationship between Superclasses and Subclasses, Creating Class withInheritance, Creating a Inheritance Hierarchy, Inheritance Hierarchy Using protected Instance Variables, Inheritance Hierarchy Using private Instance Variables, Constructors in Subclasses, Software Engineering with Inheritance.
Polymorphism
Polymorphism Examples, Demonstrating Polymorphic Behavior, Abstract Classes and Methods, Payroll System Using Polymorphism, Demonstrating Polymorphic Processing, Operator instanceof and Downcasting, Summary of the Allowed Assignments Between Superclass and Subclass Variables, final Methods and Classes, Creating and Using Interfaces, Developing a Payable Hierarchy, Declaring Constants with Interfaces, Common Interfaces of the Java API.
Graphical User Interface Components
Simple GUI-Based Input/Output with JOptionPane, Overview of Swing Components, Displaying Text and Images in a Window, Text Fields and an Introduction to Event Handling with Nested Classes, Common GUI Event Types and Listener Interfaces, How Event Handling Works, JButton component , Buttons That Maintain State, JCheckBox component , JRadioButton component, JComboBox and Using an Anonymous Inner Class for Event Handling, JList component, Mouse Event Handling and Adapter Classes, JPanel Subclass for Drawing with the Mouse, Layout Managers.
Exception Handling
Exception-Handling Overview, Example: Divide by Zero without Exception Handling Examples, Java Exception Hierarchy, finally Block, Stack Unwinding, printStackTrace, getStackTrace and getMessage, Chained Exceptions, Declaring New Exception Types, Assertions.
Files and Streams
Data Hierarchy, Files and Streams, Class File, Sequential-Access Text Files, Creating a Sequential-Access Text File, Reading Data from a Sequential-Access Text File, Updating Sequential-Access Files, Object Serialization, Creating a Sequential-Access File Using Object Serialization, Reading and Deserializing Data from a Sequential-Access File, Additional java.io Classes, Opening Files with JFileChooser.
Methods of Training
Online Lecture Modules, Subject Expert Feedback Sessions after each Module, practical case studies, end of module assignments. etc.
Subject Experts
Full support is available from our subject experts by email at the end of each module and an ongoing basis during the course.
Who Should Apply
Anyone who wishes to develop a career in Java Programming. Selection is based on consultation.
Possible Careers
Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Java Developer, Software engineer, Software Test, Software Design, IT consultant.
Qualifications
Successful candidates are awarded the Diploma in Java Programming (Dip. Java Prog.) at Pass, Credit or Distinction level. The Diploma is awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management.
Start Date
18 May 2012
Course Application
Application for this course is available immediately online through our Course Payments Page.
Course Duration
14 weeks to 1 calendar year depending on individual progress.
Fees
€995.00
All course material is included in the fee. Fees are payable by credit card, debit card, bank draft/transfer, cheque or PayPal. All fees must be paid before the course starts
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