The Bad News and the Good News
The Bad News:
there's a LOT to learn!
we could easily meet for a year or more for 3 hours each week and not cover everything about Java
The Good News:
it is relatively easy for a C or C++ programmer to get started
and to start writing meaningful programs
all the while learning more about Java
The Best News of All:
its fun! and interesting! and you can accomplish lots!