Learn Intermediate Java Course Syllabus

Overview: This intermediate Java course is designed for learners who have completed a beginner-level Java program and want to deepen their understanding of core programming concepts and real-world application development. Through seven comprehensive modules, you'll gain hands-on experience with object-oriented design, error handling, generics, collections, file I/O, multithreading, and advanced class structures. The course follows a text-based, interactive format with coding exercises that reinforce each concept. With approximately 40-50 hours of content, this course prepares you for technical interviews and professional Java development roles.

Module 1: Java Object-Oriented Concepts

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Inheritance and method overriding
• Polymorphism and dynamic method dispatch
• Abstract classes and their use cases
• Interfaces and implementation

Module 2: Exception Handling

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Try-catch-finally blocks
• Checked vs. unchecked exceptions
• Throwing and catching exceptions
• Creating custom exception classes

Module 3: Java Generics

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Generic classes and methods
• Type parameters and type safety
• Bounded types and wildcards
• Reusing generic functions across types

Module 4: Java Collections Framework

Estimated time: 7 hours

• List, Set, Map, and Queue interfaces
• Implementing and choosing collection types
• Sorting with Comparable and Comparator
• Using iterators and enhancing loop constructs

Module 5: File I/O & Serialization

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Reading and writing text files
• Using BufferedReader and PrintWriter
• Object serialization and deserialization
• Building a file-based note-taking app

Module 6: Multithreading & Concurrency

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Creating threads using Thread class and Runnable
• Synchronization and thread safety
• Handling race conditions
• Developing a multi-threaded counter or bank simulation

Module 7: Inner Classes & Enums

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Static and non-static inner classes
• Anonymous inner classes
• Enum types and their practical uses
• Encapsulating logic with inner classes

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic Java syntax and control structures
• Understanding of variables, data types, and methods
• Experience writing simple Java programs

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Design and implement complex class hierarchies using OOP principles
• Handle runtime errors effectively with custom exception handling
• Write reusable and type-safe code using generics and collections
• Perform file operations and serialize objects for persistence
• Develop concurrent applications using multithreading and synchronization