Dive into object-oriented programming with Java in this comprehensive 3.5-hour lecture series from the University of South Florida. Learn essential concepts starting from basic I/O operations and String manipulation to advanced topics like interfaces, polymorphism, and JavaFX. Explore practical applications through hands-on examples, including working with turtles, implementing key listeners and bindings, and creating interactive graphical user interfaces. Master important OOP principles such as dependency relationships and anonymous inner classes, while also gaining exposure to modern Java features like lambdas. By the end of this series, develop a strong foundation in Java programming and be prepared to build sophisticated applications using JavaFX, complete with image handling, mouse interactions, and collision detection.