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Personalized Java Mastery Prep with AI and Hands-on Projects
Build problem-solving skills with Java through tailored projects that match your interests and AI-driven support to deepen your understanding.
March 29 - April 27
Approximately 7 -10 hours per week commitment, with live sessions and independent project work
Course
Weekly
Schedule
Saturday
2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Sunday
4:30pm - 6:30pm EST
MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Reinforce mastery of Java fundamentals through project-based learning, ensuring a strong grasp of core programming concepts.
Build hands-on projects that align with your personal interests, helping you apply Java skills to real-world scenarios and explore areas you’re passionate about.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Design and code interactive web pages alongside AI, learning best practices for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Gain confidence by letting large language models assist you in writing customized code for you to execute and study, teaching you how to troubleshoot bugs, and pushing you to write more on your own.
Hands-On Web Development with AI
Learn to make your communication clearer, and why this is just as important in AI prompting as it is everywhere else. Practice API calls to proprietary models (e.g., GPT-4 or Claude), handling asynchronous requests, authenticating sessions, and interpreting JSON responses.
Prompt Engineering & LLM Integration
Build small projects—like joke generators, chatbots designed to influence users’ opinions, or Choose Your Own Adventure stories with text and images—before culminating in a final student-designed AI-powered web application. Share and discuss demos with peers to gather feedback.
Iterative Project Work
Experience the LTD learning methodology, amplified by AI coding assistance:
Look: Dive into curated readings and example code bases.
Think: Reflect on design choices, logic, and problem-solving strategies
Do: Implement, debug, and extend web apps. Get high-level guidance from AI as you write the code yourself.
Look, Think, Do (LTD) Approach & AI Coding Environment
Receive real-time feedback and troubleshooting guidance from instructors during live office hours and demo sessions. Collaborate with classmates to brainstorm creative extensions, debug code, and swap ideas.
Mentor & Peer Support
Topics you'll cover
Understanding variables, data types, and basic operators.
Introduction to object-oriented programming and methods.
Mastering conditionals, loops, and logical operators.
Building iterative and recursive solutions to programming problems.
Arrays, ArrayLists, and 2D arrays.
Basic implementations and runtime analysis.
Engage with AP Labs like Magpie Chatbot, Consumer Review, and Picture Lab, or equivalent custom projects.
Why the 'Look Think Do'(LTD) Framework Works
Look Process
Students are guided through code piece by piece, with the platform explaining concepts, answering their questions, and posing comprehension checks.
Think Process
Students select specific sections of code to explore further. The platform proposes modifications and prompts students to predict how these changes would affect functionality, encouraging analytical thinking.
Do Process
Students implement more improvements to the code. The platform provides high-level guidance while challenging them to think through the execution of their ideas, encouraging creativity and problem-solving.
Learning Outcomes
Develop Java and Object-Oriented Programming Expertise
Master fundamental concepts including primitive types, classes, inheritance, and polymorphism through project-based learning.
Apply Programming Skills to Personalized Projects
Create Java applications aligned with personal interests that reinforce core concepts while exploring areas of passion.
Build Algorithmic Problem-Solving Abilities
Strengthen critical thinking through hands-on work with data structures, sorting algorithms, and recursive solutions.
Prepare Comprehensively for the AP Java Exam
Complete multiple mini-projects and a final capstone application demonstrating your ability to design and implement AI-powered solutions.
Course Delivery Method
3 Weekly Live Sessions
Live Labs: Collaborate in real time with instructors and classmates to build or improve mini-projects.
Demo Sessions: Share your creations, gather input, and learn from other students’ approaches.
Office Hours: Get one-on-one or small-group troubleshooting and feedback on your code.
Flexible Asynchronous Learning
Complete readings, quizzes, and coding exercises at your own pace.
Community Discussion Forum
Exchange ideas, celebrate milestones, and request peer support for tough coding challenges.
This course is for:
Beginners with minimal web dev experience, eager to use AI as a coding partner to learn front-end fundamentals alongside prompt engineering and API integrations
Master Java Beyond the AP Exam
The AP Java exam is a critical milestone for high school students pursuing computer science. It provides an opportunity to earn college credit, demonstrate mastery of foundational programming concepts, and prepare for future courses in software development or STEM fields. To support students on their journey, live sessions are available where they can ask specific questions about the AP Java exam, review challenging topics, and gain personalized guidance to help them succeed.