Course Title: Complete Java Programming

Course Overview: This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of Java programming language, including its syntax, concepts, and application in software development. It covers fundamental programming principles, object-oriented programming concepts, and advanced Java topics.

Course Duration: 16 weeks (3 hours per week)

Module 1: Introduction to Java

  • Introduction to Java programming language
  • Setting up Java development environment (JDK, IDE)
  • Writing and running Java programs
  • Understanding basic syntax (variables, data types, operators)
  • Control flow statements (if-else, switch-case, loops)

Module 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics

  • Understanding OOP concepts (classes, objects, methods)
  • Encapsulation and data hiding
  • Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Constructors and method overloading
  • Access modifiers (public, private, protected)

Module 3: Advanced OOP Concepts

  • Abstract classes and interfaces
  • Method overriding and dynamic method dispatch
  • Packages and access control
  • Exception handling (try-catch-finally)
  • Enumerations and annotations

Module 4: Arrays and Collections

  • Working with arrays (single-dimensional, multi-dimensional)
  • Introduction to Java Collections Framework
  • ArrayList, LinkedList, HashMap, HashSet, etc.
  • Iterators and foreach loop
  • Sorting and searching algorithms

Module 5: Input/Output Operations

  • File handling in Java (File, FileReader, FileWriter, etc.)
  • Serialization and deserialization
  • Handling text and binary files
  • Working with streams (InputStream, OutputStream, Reader, Writer)

Module 6: Multithreading

  • Introduction to multithreading
  • Creating and running threads
  • Synchronization and thread safety
  • Thread communication (wait(), notify(), notifyAll())
  • Thread pools and Executors framework

Module 7: JDBC and Database Connectivity

  • Introduction to JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)
  • Connecting to databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Executing SQL queries and updates
  • ResultSet, Statement, PreparedStatement
  • Transaction management

Module 8: GUI Development with Swing

  • Introduction to Java Swing framework
  • Creating GUI components (JFrame, JPanel, JButton, etc.)
  • Event handling in Swing
  • Layout management (FlowLayout, BorderLayout, etc.)
  • Building a simple Swing application

Module 9: Networking and Socket Programming

  • Introduction to networking concepts in Java
  • Working with sockets (ServerSocket, Socket)
  • Client-server communication
  • TCP/IP and UDP protocols
  • Building a simple chat application

Module 10: JavaFX Basics

  • Introduction to JavaFX
  • Setting up JavaFX development environment
  • Creating JavaFX applications
  • Scene graph and nodes
  • Event handling in JavaFX

Module 11: Advanced Java Features

  • Generics and type erasure
  • Lambda expressions and functional interfaces
  • Stream API for collection processing
  • Optional class and handling null values
  • Annotations and reflection

Module 12: Introduction to Web Development with Servlets and JSP

  • Overview of web development concepts
  • Introduction to Servlets and JSP
  • Setting up Servlet containers (Apache Tomcat)
  • Handling HTTP requests and responses
  • Building dynamic web applications

Module 13: Introduction to Spring Framework

  • Overview of Spring Framework
  • Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control (IoC)
  • Introduction to Spring Boot
  • Building a simple Spring application

Module 14: Introduction to Hibernate Framework

  • Overview of Hibernate ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
  • Setting up Hibernate configuration
  • Mapping Java classes to database tables
  • Performing CRUD operations using Hibernate
  • Integration with Spring Framework

Module 15: Introduction to RESTful Web Services

  • Introduction to REST architecture
  • Building RESTful APIs using JAX-RS (Java API for RESTful Web Services)
  • Handling HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Consuming RESTful APIs in Java applications

Module 16: Capstone Project

  • Students will work on a capstone project applying the skills learned throughout the course
  • Project topics may include building a Java application, web application, or implementing specific features using Java technologies

Assessment:

  • Assignments and quizzes after each module
  • Mid-term and final exams covering the entire syllabus
  • Evaluation of the capstone project