• To introduce learners to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java
• To develop proficiency in writing, compiling, and debugging Java applications
• To equip learners with skills in handling complex data structures and algorithms
• To provide an understanding of multi-threading, exception handling, and file I/O
• To prepare learners for roles in software development and backend engineering

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Apply OOP principles (inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation) to solve problems.
2. Develop robust applications using Java Standard Edition (SE) libraries.
3. Implement effective error handling and debugging strategies.
4. Design and connect Java applications to relational databases.
5. Create multi-threaded applications for concurrent processing.

Module 1: Java Fundamentals and Control Structures

• The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and development environment (JDK/IDE)
• Primitive types, variables, and operators
• Control flow: If-else, switch-case, and loops (for, while, do-while)
• Arrays and string manipulation

Module 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Classes, objects, and constructors
• Inheritance, interfaces, and abstract classes
• Method overloading and overriding
• Packages and access modifiers

Module 3: Exception Handling and Collections Framework

• Try-catch-finally blocks and custom exceptions
• The Collections hierarchy: List, Set, and Map
• Generics and Iterators
• File I/O operations and serialization

Module 4: Advanced Java Features

• Multi-threading and concurrency control
• Lambda expressions and Stream API
• Networking basics and Socket programming
• Introduction to Java GUI (Swing or JavaFX)

Module 5: Database Connectivity and Web Integration

• JDBC architecture and database drivers
• Executing SQL queries and handling ResultSets
• Introduction to Servlets and JSPs
• Best practices in Java coding standards and documentation

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