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UW Youth & Teen Programs

Coding in Java I

Explore computer science and coding in the Java programming language. This introductory course will focus on fundamental computer science concepts, control and data structures, and best practices for programming in Java. We'll study concepts like statements and variables, objects, expressions, conditionals, for loops and other control structures. You'll learn fundamentals of programming that'll be applicable to AP Computer Science and to other languages, including Ruby, Python and C++.

What You'll Learn

  • Fundamental programming concepts and technical vocabulary 
  • Programming basics and common control structures

Who Should Register

This course is for incoming ninth to 12th graders. No previous programming experience is required, but you should expect to learn at a fast pace. 

We offer this course multiple times each year to meet student demand. If you’ve previously enrolled in this course, consider taking Coding in Java II.

Instructors

Caleb Burke (online) and Jack Straub (in person)

More Information

The in-person section is taught at Puget Sound Plaza in downtown Seattle.

The online section is taught via Canvas and/or Zoom video conferencing. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. Activities are held both synchronously and asynchronously. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam. 

See the Policies page for details about registration policies, refunds, waitlists and more.

Earn a Digital Badge

After participating in this course, you can claim a Youth & Teen Programs digital badge that you can share with prospective colleges, universities and employers and on social media.  

Details

Jul 1–Jul 12, 2024

A-1
No class Jul 4–5
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location
Downtown Seattle
Cost
$760
Refund Deadline
May 20, 2024
Status
Closed

Jul 1–Jul 12, 2024

O
No class Jul 4–5
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Location
Online
Cost
$760
Refund Deadline
May 20, 2024
Status
Closed

Jul 15–Jul 26, 2024

B-1
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location
Downtown Seattle
Cost
$950
Refund Deadline
Jun 3, 2024
Status
Closed

Jul 29–Aug 9, 2024

C
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location
Downtown Seattle
Cost
$950
Refund Deadline
Jun 17, 2024
Status
Closed