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AP Computer Science A: Java Programming

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Course Features

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Duration

6 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

14 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Instructor Paced

Course Description

In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.

This course includes a broad view of computer operation, the global impact of computing, and then introduces Java programming concepts including variables, selection and object-oriented design.

This course is for anyone interested in taking a first-level computer-programming course, particularly those who attend a school that does not provide a similar class.

No previous programming knowledge is needed. We are looking forward to helping you explore this exciting new world!

Course Overview

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Live Class

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Human Interaction

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Personlized Teaching

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International Faculty

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Post Course Interactions

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Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

No computer science knowledge required. Some basic Algebra skills expected.

What You Will Learn

Ethical computing

Basic computer hardware

Number representations

Java program structure

Simple input / output

Data types and variables

Assignment statements

Primitive types and reference types

Arithmetic operators

Math library

String class and methods

Integer and Double classes

Boolean type

Relational operators

Selection statements

Short-circuit operation

DeMorgan's laws

Course Instructors

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Sunil Prabhakar

Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University

Sunil is the former Department Head of Purdue University’s Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on developing novel database systems for managing probabilistic (uncertain) data, and e...
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Debbie Perouli

Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Marquette University

Debbie is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Marquette University. Her research is focused on network protocol design and topology modeling. She received her PhD from Purdue University in 2013.
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Phil Sands

K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science at Purdue University

Phil is the K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science at Purdue University. Previously, Phil spent 6 years as a software engineer and 7 years teaching computer programming and statistics at high...
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