Course Notes
Semester 1
| Description | File Size | File Name |
|---|---|---|
Java Syntax: An overview of variables, primitive data types, and the kinds of mathematical operators that are present in Java. |
193KB | csaNotes01JavaSyntax.pdf |
Conditionals and Looping: We explore the decision-making capabilities of Java with if statements. Also, we examine iteration and looping with the while and for constructs. |
289KB | csaNotes02Conditionals.pdf |
| Strings: Creating and manipulating text data. | 164KB | csaNotes03Strings.pdf |
| Methods, Arguments, and Parameters: Structuring your programs for code reuse. | 148KB | csaNotes04Methods.pdf |
The Math Class: Providing common mathematical functions. |
134KB | csaNotes05MathClass.pdf |
| Arrays: A collection of data for simple access. | 237KB | csaNotes06Arrays.pdf |
| Object Oriented Programming: Creating classes with state and behavior. | 290KB | csaNotes07ObjectOriented.pdf |
| Object References: Aliasing and its associated effects. | 151KB | csaNotes08ObjectReferences.pdf |
| Arrays of Objects: Using the array data structure with objects. | 180KB | csaNotes09ObjectArrays.pdf |
| Parameters of Different Types: Using primitive, object, and array parameters. | 174KB | csaNotes10Parameters.pdf |
| ArrayLists: A flexible data structure for use with objects. | 177KB | csaNotes11ArrayLists.pdf |
Semester 2
| Description | File Size | File Name |
|---|---|---|
Wrapper Classes: Using primitive types with an ArrayList. |
146KB | csaNotes12WrapperClasses.pdf |
Removing Items from an ArrayList: Looping through an ArrayList and removing multiple items. |
172KB | csaNotes13ArrayListRemoval.pdf |
| Searching Algorithms: Locating an element from within a data structure. | 208KB | csaNotes16Searching.pdf |
| Sorting Algorithms: Rearranging data into a particular order. | 236KB | csaNotes17Sorting.pdf |
Additional Material
| Description | File Size | File Name |
|---|---|---|
| Inheritance: Providing a unique form of code-sharing. | 189KB | csaNotes14Inheritance.pdf |
| Polymorphism: Allowing methods and objects to take on different forms. | 170KB | csaNotes15Polymorphism.pdf |
| Recursion: A programming technique in which a method calls itself. | 360KB | csaNotes18Recursion.pdf |