COM SCI X 418.85A

This course presents the fundamentals of programming using Java and covers object-oriented programming, constructors, flow control statements, data types, inheritance, data hiding, abstraction, and the Java library.

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Fall

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Summer

Duration

As few as 10 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

Online

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Cost

Starting at $1,095.00

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What you can learn.

Write small to medium sized computer programs using the Java language.

Use core programming concepts including Variables, Control flow statements (branching & looping), Methods, and Input/Output

Implement object-oriented programming techniques including Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism

About This Course

Powerful enough to build large N-tiered Internet and intranet applications, Java is a well-designed object-oriented language that allows rapid development of programs. Due to its simplicity, it also is an excellent first-time programming language to learn. This hands-on course presents the fundamentals of programming using Java and covers object-oriented programming, classes, constructors, flow control statements, data types, methods, inheritance, data hiding, abstraction and the Java library. Students gain experience from several programming projects throughout the course, and instruction stresses practical programming skills to prepare them for follow-on Java courses.

The course materials aligns with the industry certifications such as Java Certification Paths.

Prerequisites

Requires computer work outside of class, as well as a computer with any operating system that supports Java; familiarity with that operating system; and the ability to create files and folders, use an Internet browser and email, create zipped files to send as email attachments, and download software from the Internet for class and programming assignments. For students with little or no programming experience, we recommend taking Fundamentals of Software Development before taking this course.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

March 30 - June 8

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Charles Harless

REG#

407256

Fee:

$1,100.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.

Deadline

Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Java For Everyone: Late Objects by Cay S. Horstmann

ISBN 1118063317

Head First Java by Kathy Sierra

ISBN 0596009208

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

June 23 - August 25

Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT

Instructor:

Mantas Andrijauskas

REG#

408793

Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline

No refunds after June 16, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Murach's Java Programming by Joel Murach

ISBN 1943872872

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Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Tue Jun 23, 2026

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT