Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the basics of Java programming. Students will learn fundamental programming concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming. They will also be exposed to Java programming tools and libraries and will gain experience writing and debugging Java code.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Java
Overview of Java programming language
Java development tools and environments
Writing and running a simple Java program

2. Variables and Data Types
Data types in Java
Declaring and initializing variables
Arithmetic and assignment operators

3. Control Structures
Conditional statements (if/else)
Loops (for, while, do-while)
Switch statements

4. Functions
Defining and calling functions
Parameters and return values
Variable scope

5. Object-Oriented Programming
Classes and objects
Inheritance and polymorphism
Encapsulation and abstraction

6. Java Libraries and Tools
Using Java libraries and APIs
Debugging Java code
Introduction to integrated development environments (IDEs)

7. Exception Handling
Types of exceptions in Java
try-catch blocks
Throwing and catching exceptions

8. Arrays and Collections
Declaring and initializing arrays
Accessing and modifying array elements
Introduction to collections (ArrayList, LinkedList, etc.)

9. File I/O
Reading and writing text files
Buffered readers and writers
Handling file exceptions

10. Multithreading
Creating and running threads
Synchronization and locking
Thread pools

12. Networking
Introduction to network programming
Sockets and streams
Creating and running client/server applications

13. GUI Programming
Introduction to Swing or JavaFX
Creating GUI components
Event handling

14. Web Development with Java
Introduction to servlets and JSP
Building dynamic web applications
Introduction to web frameworks (Spring)

Final Project: Students will apply the concepts and tools they have learned throughout the course to design, implement, and test a Java program.

Assessment: The assessment will be based on class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Students will receive regular feedback on their progress throughout the course.