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    AP Computer Science A: Java Programming Loops and Data Structures

    Purdue University via edX

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    Overview

    In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.

    This course will cover repetition statements (for, while, do-while and for-each), the array data structure, methods and recursion.

    This course is for anyone interested in taking a first-level computer-programming course, particularly those who attend a school that does not provide a similar class.

    No previous programming knowledge is needed, although it is recommended that learners be comfortable with the topics addressed in AP Computer Science A: Java Programming.

    We are looking forward to helping you explore this exciting new world!

    Syllabus

    Unit Name or Timeframe: Repetition (2 weeks)

    • Loops (for-loop, while-loop, do-while-loop)
    • Nested loops
    • Fencepost errors
    • Infinite loops
    • IndexOutOfBounds exception

    Unit Name or Timeframe: Data Structures (2 weeks)

    • Arrays and indexing
    • Memory management of data structures
    • Homogeneity
    • Array length property
    • Looping though arrays using for and for-each loops
    • Generalization
    • Two-dimensional arrays

    Unit Name or Timeframe: Recursion (2 weeks)

    • Recursive functions and induction
    • Exit conditions
    • Call stack

    Taught by

    Sunil Prabhakar, Debbie Perouli and Phil Sands

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