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Java Programming I

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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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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
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. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
REG#
405835
Fee:
$1,095.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 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 Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Charles Harless
REG#
405834
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 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
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