Introduction to Java Programming Course | Generated by AI
This outline is based on the standard syllabus for the National Higher Education Self-study Examination in China, specifically tailored for introductory Java programming. It covers the core concepts, structure, and assessment focus for the course in Guangdong province. The course emphasizes foundational programming skills using Java, including syntax, object-oriented principles, and basic application development.
I. Course Nature and Objectives
- Nature: This is a foundational programming course focusing on object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java. Java is a platform-independent, secure, and versatile language ideal for network and application development.
- Objectives:
- Understand basic programming concepts and Java’s features.
- Master Java syntax, data types, control structures, and methods.
- Develop skills in creating simple programs, handling data structures like arrays, and implementing OOP principles.
- Prepare students for practical problem-solving through coding and debugging.
II. Assessment Goals
- Knowledge: Grasp Java’s development environment, basic syntax, and core libraries.
- Skills: Write, compile, and execute Java programs; design simple algorithms; use OOP for code organization.
- Exam Format: Closed-book, 100 points, 90 minutes. Includes multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, program reading, short answers, and programming questions.
- Weighting: Theoretical knowledge (40%), practical coding (60%).
III. Course Content and Requirements
First Part: Java Overview
- Java language specifications, API, JDK, and IDE tools.
- Creating, compiling, and running Java programs.
- Programming style guidelines.
- Common programming errors and debugging basics.
Second Part: Basic Programming
- Reading input from the console.
- Identifiers, variables, expressions, assignment statements, and constants.
- Numeric data types and operations; type conversions.
- Expression evaluation and operator precedence.
- Augmented assignment, increment/decrement operators.
Third Part: Selection Structures
- if-else statements and nesting.
- switch statements.
- Conditional expressions.
- Operator precedence and associativity rules.
Fourth Part: Mathematical Functions, Characters, and Strings
- Common mathematical functions (e.g., Math class).
- Character data types and operations.
- String type: creation, manipulation, and methods.
- Formatting console output (e.g., printf).
Fifth Part: Loops
- while loops.
- do-while loops.
- for loops.
- Nested loops.
- break and continue keywords.
Sixth Part: Methods
- Defining and calling methods.
- Parameter passing by value.
- Method overloading.
- Variable scope and lifetime.
Seventh Part: Arrays
- Array fundamentals (declaration, initialization).
- Passing arrays to methods.
- Returning arrays from methods.
- Varargs (variable-length arguments).
- Multidimensional arrays.
Eighth Part: Objects and Classes
- Defining classes and creating objects.
- Accessing objects via reference variables.
- Using built-in classes (e.g., Date, Random).
- Static variables and methods.
- Visibility modifiers (public, private, etc.).
- Encapsulation of data fields.
- Passing objects as parameters.
- Arrays of objects.
- Class variable scope.
- The ‘this’ reference.
Ninth Part: Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Superclasses and subclasses.
- super keyword.
- Method overriding.
- Object class and toString() method.
- Polymorphism and dynamic binding.
- Casting objects and instanceof operator.
- protected access.
- final keyword for preventing inheritance/overriding.
Tenth Part: Abstract Classes and Interfaces
- Abstract classes and methods.
- Interfaces: definition and implementation.
- Comparable interface (e.g., for sorting).
IV. Reference Textbook
- Java Language Programming (Basics), 10th Edition, by Yong Liang (梁勇), Machinery Industry Press, ISBN: 9787111506904.
V. Implementation Notes
- Focus on hands-on practice: Students should install JDK and use an IDE like Eclipse or IntelliJ for coding.
- Assessment emphasizes practical application; exams may require writing complete programs.
- Updates: Outlines may be revised periodically; check the Guangdong Education Exam Authority for the latest version.
For the most up-to-date official version, refer to the Guangdong Provincial Education Examination Institute website.