Java Fundamentals (Java SE 6)

Course Specifications

Course number: 085661
Course length: 5.0 day(s)
Certification: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 6

Course Description

Course Objective: You will create basic applications using the Java SE 6 programming language. You will also describe object-oriented concepts, UML representation of OO concepts, and Java platforms and technologies.

Target Student: This course is designed for students who are looking for an entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies.

Prerequisites: This is the first course in the series of Java courses and does not have any prerequisites.

Certification

This course is one of a series of Element K courseware titles that address Oracle certification skill sets for Java SE. The Oracle Certification Associate program is for individuals who learn or use Java SE and seek recognition for their expertise with Java platforms and technologies.

Hardware Requirements

For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:

Software Requirements

Each computer requires the following software:

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Programming in Java

Topic 1A: Create a Simple Java Program
Topic 1B: Define a Simple Class
Topic 1C: Create and Initialize Variables
Topic 1D: Write an Expression
Topic 1E: Work with Arrays
Lesson 2: Controlling Program Flow

Topic 2A: Write If Statements
Topic 2B: Write a Switch Statement
Topic 2C: Write a For Loop
Topic 2D: Write While and Do...While Loops
Lesson 3: Working with Java Class Libraries

Topic 3A: Use the Java Class Library
Topic 3B: Invoke Attributes of an Object
Lesson 4: Creating Classes

Topic 4A: Define Methods
Topic 4B: Overload a Method
Topic 4C: Define Constructors
Topic 4D: Create Static Class Members
Topic 4E: Use Command-Line Arguments
Topic 4F: Define Java Beans
Lesson 5: Implementing Inheritance

Topic 5A: Import a Class
Topic 5B: Extend a Class
Topic 5C: Override Methods
Topic 5D: Create Interfaces
Topic 5E: Implement Interfaces
Topic 5F: Work with Objects
Lesson 6: Representing OOP Concepts Using UML

Topic 6A: Introduction to UML
Topic 6B: Apply UML
Lesson 7: Identifying Client-Side Technologies

Topic 7A: Introduction to Client-Side Technologies
Topic 7B: Introduction to Thin UI Clients
Topic 7C: Introduction to Fat UI Clients
Topic 7D: Introduction to Micro UI Clients
Lesson 8: Identifying Server-Side Technologies

Topic 8A: Introduction to Server-Side Technologies
Topic 8B: Identify Web Components
Topic 8C: Identify Business Components
Topic 8D: Process XML and Associating Elements
Lesson 9: Identifying Integration Technologies

Topic 9A: Describe Synchronous Communication
Topic 9B: Introduction to Web Services
Topic 9C: Introduction to Database Connectivity
Topic 9D: Describe Asynchronous Communication
Appendix A: Ocacle OCA Java SE 6 Certification