The University of Madrid has launched an exciting introductory course on Java programming designed for anyone to start learning the fundamentals of programming in an interactive and easy-to-follow environment.
Java is one of the most widely used programming languages worldwide due to its ability to run on different operating systems without the need to rewrite the code.
Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language that is widely used for software development.
This five-week course will focus on gradually introducing necessary concepts that will familiarize students with Java programming, such as functional abstraction, object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm, and application programming interfaces (APIs).
Examples and case studies will be provided so that students can start programming on their own or collaborate with their peers.
Part 1 of the course introduces programming based on familiar concepts like calculators and games.
Part 2 will focus on how to write “good” programs, where the term “good” should be understood from various perspectives: correctness, efficiency, software engineering techniques, and ethics.
Part 3 will cover fundamental data structures such as sequences, search algorithms, and sorting.
This introductory Java course emphasizes immediate feedback and a fun learning experience.
Students will learn basic programming concepts in Java, develop programs with conditionals and loops, design and implement recursive algorithms, understand the basic mechanisms of object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm, and use and interpret the APIs of some of the most common Java classes.
What is the importance of Java?
Knowledge of Java programming is not only useful for programming current devices such as computers and smartphones but also opens the door to computational thinking, i.e., the application of computing techniques to everyday processes.
Who offers the course?
The Carlos III University of Madrid is a Spanish public university renowned for its teaching, research, and innovation.
The university is committed to training the leaders of tomorrow, and this introductory course on Java programming is one of the many ways they are achieving that goal.
If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of Java programming, this course is for you. No prior programming experience is required, and it is open to anyone who wants to learn.
You can access the course using this link.
