Prerequisites

CIT 14000

Offered

Fall, Spring

Software

JDK Java 2

Credit By Exam

Yes

Coordinator

J. Starks

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Java Language Basics

Use the Java 2 SDK platform to compile and run programs
Use a text editor to create Java source code
Create stand alone applications using standard in and out objects
Discuss the difference between procedural and object-oriented programming
Define multithreading

Java Syntax

Identify Java data types
Use Java arrays correctly
Declare variables
Create classes
Create methods
Create events
Use if/then/else statements correctly
Use measured and unmeasured loops correctly
Use try/catch blocks correctly
Use the switch structure correctly

Algorithmic Programming

Write programs that accept user input
Create interactive applets using Java
Demonstrate passing arguments between methods
Read simple data from a file
Execute search and sort routines

Java Components

Create text boxes, command buttons, option buttons, combo boxes, and check boxes in applets
Learn how to create and use menus and toolbars for an application
Use simple graphics effectively in applets
Define and discuss the use of swing objects
Differentiate between values and references