AP Computer Science A - Java Concepts and Fundamentals

Attain a high-level understanding of Java concepts and fundamentals with a focus on succeeding on the AP Exam

What you'll learn
Understand how Java stores information in different kinds of variables.
Utilize iteration and conditional expressions to create logic in Java.
Able to create custom datatypes using classes and objects.
Learn how to store data in Java using Arrays and ArrayLists.
Understand how inheritance and recursion can be used to add complexity to programs.
Review strategies and concepts to ensure success on the AP Computer Science A exam.

Requirements
Absolutely no prior programming experience needed. This course is meant to be a fun and engaging way for you to be able to understand everything you need to be an amazing programmer.

Description
This course will provide you with a high-level understanding of Java concepts and fundamentals with a focus on succeeding on the AP Computer Science A exam. This course provides videos for each major topic that is presented in a quick, crash-course style with an emphasis on high-level concepts in order to maximize your engagement and enjoyment of the course. This course also provides quizzes after each lecture, practice coding questions after each unit, and a final exam that mimics the same format as the real AP exam. In the last unit, I also provided extra resources and practice related to the AP Exam in case you need it.

We will be covering the following topics throughout this course

Primitive Types

Objects

Boolean Expressions

Iteration

Writing Classes

Arrays

ArrayList

2D Arrays

Inheritance

Recursion

Feel free to message me or post a question in the Q&A about any questions you may have and I'll be sure to answer it as soon as I can. I can also set up 1-1 sessions if you need extra help to understand problems, homework, or a particularly hard concept. Please leave a review of the course so that I know what parts you enjoyed and which ones may need changing so that I can make future improvements. I hope you enjoy the course and get a perfect score on the exam!

Who this course is for
Beginner students looking to learn Java in preparation for the AP Computer Science A exam.