Java Basics

1. Define the scope of variables not on junior

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1. Define the structure of a Java class 2.3
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1. Create executable Java applications with a main method; run a Java 2.4
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1. Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code 3.4
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1. Compare and contrast the features and components of Java such as: 1.1
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Working With Java Data Types
2. Declare and initialize variables (including casting of primitive data types) 4.1
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2. Differentiate between object reference variables and primitive variables not on junior
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2. Know how to read or write to object fields 12.3, 12.4
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2. Explain an Object's Lifecycle (creation, "dereference by reassignment" and not on junior
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2. Develop code that uses wrapper classes such as Boolean, Double, and implied in
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Using Operators and Decision Constructs �
3. Use Java operators; including parentheses to override operator 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
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3. Test​ equality between Strings and other objects using == and equals () 8.3, 8.4
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3. Create if and if/else constructs and ternary constructs 8.1
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3. Use a switch statement 8.2
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Creating and Using Arrays
4. Declare, instantiate, initialize and use a one-dimensional array 11.1
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4. Declare, instantiate, initialize and use multi-dimensional array not on junior
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Using Loop Constructs
5. Create and use while loops 9.3
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5. Create and use for loops including the enhanced for loop 9.4
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5. Create and use do/while loops 9.4
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5. Compare loop constructs 9.1, 9.5
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5. Use break and continue � 9.6
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Working with Methods and Encapsulation
6. Create methods with arguments and return values; including overloaded 13.1, 13.3
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6. Apply the static keyword� to methods and fields � 13.4
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6. Create and overload constructors; including impact on default constructors 12.5,12.6,12.
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6. Apply access modifiers 12.2 (private
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6. Apply encapsulation principles to a class 13.2
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6. Determine the effect upon object references and primitive values when not on junior
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Working with Inheritance
7. Describe the hierarchy of implementing inheritance not on junior
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7. Develop code that demonstrates the use of polymorphism not on junior
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7. Differentiate between the type of a reference and the type of an object; not on junior
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7. Determine when casting is necessary 4.2
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7. Use super and this to access objects and constructors not on junior
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7. Use abstract classes and interfaces not on junior
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Handling Exceptions
8. Differentiate among checked exceptions, RuntimeExceptions and Errors 10.3
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8. Create a try-catch block and determine how exceptions alter normal 10.1,10.4
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8. Describe the advantages of Exception handling 10.2
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8. Invoke a method that throws an exception 10.1,10.4
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8. Recognize common exception classes (such as ​NullPointerException​, 10.3
5 ArithmeticException, ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException,
ClassCastException)
Working with Selected Classes from the Java API
9. Manipulate data using the StringBuilder class and its methods not on junior
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9. Creating and manipulating Strings 4.3,6.1
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9. Create and manipulate calendar data using classes from not on junior
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9. Declare and use an ArrayList of a given type 11.2, 11.3,
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9. Write a simple Lambda expression that consumes a Lambda Predicate not on junior
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