breaking large problems into smaller ones

using different representations of data

exhaustive search of possible solutions

Use a programming language to write a loop whose exit depends on more than one predicate.

Distinguish between errors in the syntax of a program and errors in logic

Identify and correct syntax errors in programs

Find and correct logical programming errors using debugging printout, pencil-and-paper tracing, and systematic search (to locate where an incorrect decision or value first appears)

Implement an object-oriented design that has at least two interacting classes

Recognize a few simple design patterns, such as model/view/controller, in existing programs

Write and document programs that adhere to specific coding and documentation standards (e.g. javadoc for documentation; conventions regarding the naming of classes and methods, definitions of constants, indention, etc.)

Use the Java system classes to do text-based input and output

Implement an array-based list with the ability to add and remove items and to traverse the list

Developing good program Design methodology & styling

Generating clear documentation

Basic OOP

Classes & objects

Repitition & loops (for/while etc)

Arrays, Lists, dictionaries, vectors, sets

File handling & I/O

Testing & Debugging code

Detecting syntax errors

Detecting logic errors