CS203
Foundations of Programming: Java
Faculty
Santiago Faci Miguel
Staff Software Engineer at Wikimedia Foundation
Course length
Duration
Total hours
Credits
Language
Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
This introductory course will teach students the features of Java platform with the purpose to develop a complete application for it. Students will start taking a look at how Java works and will learn advanced topics such as GUI (Graphical User Interface) design, reactive programming and networking. Finally, students will work on their own projects to consolidate all the knowledge acquired.
Learning highlights
- Understanding of Java platform
- Apply OOP principles to develop a software project
- Identify some design patterns to improve code readability
- Design a Graphical User Interface
- Use open data
Course outline
15 classes
Introduction to Java Platform:
Java as a platform, Java as a programming language, Java IDE, Maven, Java application lifecycle, Java Hello World!
Java Syntax:
Data types, Operators, Flow control, Arrays, Strings, Enumerations, Packages
Java OOP:
Key concepts, Classes, Attributes, Methods, Objects, Inheritance, Method overriding, Polymorphism, Interfaces
Java Collections Framework:
Lists, Stacks, Sets, Maps, Queues, Utility classes, Java Stream API
Java Error Handling:
Happy path, Exceptions, Logging
Practical session
JavaFX GUI Programming:
GUI Programming fundamentals
Java Application Development:
MVC Pattern, Java project structure, Java libraries, JAR files
Practical session:
Exercises to consolidate acquired knowledge during previous sessions
Concurrent and Reactive Programming:
Multithreading, Executors, RxJava
Java Networking:
How to consume a RESTful Web Service
Practical session
Review session
Review session
Project session:
Students work in their projects
Project session:
Students work in their projects
Project session:
Students work in their projects
Projects presentation
Projects presentation
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
Solid OOP concepts
Knowledge of another Object-Oriented Programming Language (Python or similar)
Basic networking concepts
Methodology
Lectures
Exercises to practice (in the classroom and at home)
Practical session with a small project
Presentation of Final project
Grading
I have always been linked to education. When I was still studying Computer Science Engineering, I began teaching about software development in a high school and, currently, I keep doing it . So, I have been teaching about software development, with Java related technologies, for almost 20 years. During this time I have taught about databases, Android, videogames and web applications.
Moreover, the last few years I have been working as a Software Engineer in different companies designing, building and managing APIs. Currently, I work as a Staff Software Engineer at Wikimedia Foundation.
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Foundations of Programming: Java
by Santiago Faci Miguel
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Nov 08 - Nov 26, 2021
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.