Java Programming @ Blue Ridge Boost
Master Java with hands‑on projects and earn the CodeHS Java Level 1 Certification at Blue Ridge Boost.
Overview
Build strong problem‑solving and object‑oriented programming skills using the CodeHS Nitro Java curriculum. Motivated students may complete the course in three to six months, depending on prior experience with coding and problem-solving.
This course combines guided lessons, coding labs, videos, practice exercises, and real-world demonstrations.
What You’ll Learn
- Primitive types, main method, variables, and basic operations
- Using objects, Math and String methods, and random number generation
- Boolean logic and conditionals (if/else)
- Iteration with while, for, and enhanced for loops
- Writing classes: constructors, methods, encapsulation
- Arrays and standard array algorithms
- ArrayList and when to use lists vs arrays
- 2D arrays: traversal patterns and searching
- Inheritance: superclasses and subclasses
- Recursion: write and trace simple recursive methods
Highlighted Demos
- Introduction to Magpie
- While Loop Time
- Finalizing Tic Tac Toe
