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AP Computer Science A: Java Programming

Overview

AP Computer Science A from Purdue University

What you'll learn

  • Ethical computing
  • Basic computer hardware
  • Number representations
  • Java program structure
  • Simple input / output
  • Data types and variables
  • Assignment statements
  • Primitive types and reference types
  • Arithmetic operators
  • Math library
  • String class and methods
  • Integer and Double classes

Skills you'll practise

Computer ProgrammingObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceJava (Programming Language)

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
  • Runs on fixed dates, so you may have to wait for the next run.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $49.99). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

No computer science knowledge required. Some basic Algebra skills expected.

Taught by

  • Sunil PrabhakarProfessor of Computer Science
  • Debbie PerouliAssistant Professor of Computer Science
  • Phil SandsK-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science

Purdue University is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (78/100).

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