Introduction to Java (Latte)
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 120
- Timeframe Year
The CodeHS Intro to Java (Latte) course is a year-long course designed to help students master the basics of Java with a focus on problem solving and algorithm development. This course is NOT designed to prepare students for the AP Java exam.
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Introduction to Programming in Java with Karel the Dog
In this module, students learn the basics of java commands, control structures, and problem solving by solving puzzles with Karel. |
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Basic Java
In this module, students learn the basics of the Java programming language. This module covers printing, variables, types, as well as how to use the basic control structures in the Java language. |
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Methods
In this module, students learn how to define methods in their programs and use autograders to test if their methods are working correctly. |
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Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
This module teaches students the basics of Object Oriented Programming in Java, which is a powerful programming paradigm. Students will learn how objects store data and interact with each other in Java programs. Students will design and implement classes and extend classes using inheritance. |
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Data Structures
In this module, students learn basic data structures in Java including arrays, ArrayLists, 2 dimensional arrays and HashMaps. Data structures will be used to design larger applications. |
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Final Project
In this module, students take the skills they've learned throughout the course to create a final project. |
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
Here are a few examples of teacher resources and materials to use in the Introduction to Java (Latte) course
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View Units CodeHS PD OptionsIntroduction to Java (Latte) is aligned with the following standards
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
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| Virginia Computer Mathematics | View (68.5%) |
| Microsoft Technology Associate Java Certification | View (66.7%) |
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