Apr 10, 2026

2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog

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2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog

CIS 171 - Java

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Co-op Hours: 0

This course provides an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications using the Java language. Topics also include the language fundamentals, and the Java language API (Application Programming Interface API).

Prerequisite(s):

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define variables and constants in Java.

Perform calculations and format numbers.

Use object orientated programming to write Java code

Use decisions and conditions in Java code.

Use Looping and selections in Java code

Create arrays in Java code.

Handle Exceptions in Java code

Use files for input and output

Create GUI programs using swing components