Java Programming Fundamentals

This unit develops core Java programming skills by covering program structure, data representation, operators, control flow, basic object-oriented concepts, arrays, file I/O, and simple GUIs. It builds on introductory concepts and prepares students to apply these fundamentals to larger game-programming problems in subsequent units.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze Java source code to identify program elements including classes, methods, variables, data types, literals, operators, and the overall program flow
• Apply operators, expressions, and control structures (if, switch, nested statements, and do loops) to implement decision-making and repetition in Java programs
• Demonstrate object-oriented and modular design by defining classes, instantiating objects, invoking methods, and using arrays to store and manipulate collections of data
• Evaluate and implement basic input/output and user-interface components by reading from and writing to files, using input streams, and constructing simple GUIs and drag-and-drop interfaces with appropriate development tools