COP2800C — Java 1
This course provides a rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the Java programming language which prepares students for the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Java SE 8 Programmer 1 certification exam. Topics include in-depth coverage of Java operators, decision structures, repetition structures, classes, methods, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, select Java APIs, lambda expressions, and garbage collection. The concepts are utilized in hands-on programming projects and certification exam practice exercises. Students complete the course by taking the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Java SE 8 Programmer 1 certification exam or an equivalent assessment.