Here's a basic list of topics:

1. Introduction to Java:

   • Overview of Java programming language.
   • Installation of Java Development Kit (JDK) and Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

2. Basic Syntax:

   • Understanding the structure of a Java program.
   • Variables, data types, and naming conventions.

3. Control Flow Statements:

   • If statements, switch statements, and loops (for, while, do-while).

4. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):

   • Concepts of classes and objects.
   • Inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.

5. Functions and Methods:

   • Defining and calling methods.
   • Parameters and return types.

6. Arrays:

   • Declaration and initialization.
   • Array manipulation and common operations.

7. Exception Handling:

   • Try, catch, finally blocks.
   • Handling exceptions and creating custom exceptions.

8. File Handling:

   • Reading from and writing to files.
   • File input/output operations.

9. Collections Framework:

   • Lists, sets, and maps.
   • Iterators and basic collection operations.

10. Basic Input/Output:

    • Reading from and writing to the console.
    • Scanner and BufferedReader classes.

11. Introduction to Threads:

    • Basics of multithreading.
    • Synchronization and thread safety.

12. Basic GUI Programming:

    • Introduction to Java Swing.
    • Creating simple graphical user interfaces.

13. Introduction to Networking:

    • Basics of networking in Java.
    • Socket programming.

14. Introduction to JDBC:

    • Connecting to databases.
    • Basic database operations.

This list provides a solid foundation for you to start journey into Java programming. As you progress, we can delve into more advanced topics based on your interests.