Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

Overview

This course begins with an introduction to the Java programming language. It provides a brief history of Java and presents the foundations of what set it apart from the programming languages (procedural and object-oriented) that existed at the time of its creation. 

Students will then learn the basics of Java syntax and explore writing interactive programs that incorporate concepts and constructs like: primitive data types, classes, arithmetic operations, conditionals, loops, arrays, console input and output, methods, and reuse.

Following this introduction, students will begin hands-on learning about object-oriented programming. They'll write their own custom classes that represent real-world concepts and objects and learn how to organize different (built-in and custom) classes into a programming solution.

Students will then extend their understanding of reusability with an introduction to inheritance and explore topics like parent-child class (or subclass-super-class) relationships, abstract classes, and UML.

The Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java Professional Certificate in collaboration with The Georgia Institute of Technology - GTx concludes by presenting the fundamentals of a few advanced topics, namely: data structures (primarily lists), recursion, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with JavaFX, anonymous inner classes, and lambda expressions.

Job Outlook

• Software development continues to be a high-demand field.
• Job outlook and growth for software developers vastly outpaces the nationwide average for all occupations.
• Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 21% employment growth by 2028.
• The median salary for a software developer in 2018 was $105,590 per year.