This course is part of the Java as a Second Language Specialization

Jim Sullivan

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Java as a Second Language SpecializationLearnQuest

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This course is meant to be an introduction to Java as a second language, if you are familiar with any computer programming language. It could be shell scripting, knowledge of older Java versions, JavaScript, etc. This course will allow you to quickly pick up the Java programming language. You will learn Java Object Orientation, and see the parallels with other programming paradigms.
This is course 1 of a 3 course Specialization titled Java as a Second Language. It assumes that you know some programming and want to transfer that knowledge into learning Java.

Lab exercises will be performed using your system and Java installation. The instructor will guide you through setting up and configuring your environment and working through the labs. Java can be installed on just about any type of computer, but the instructor will demonstrate the installation on a Windows system.

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Intermediate Level

General knowledge of the computer. Also some programming knowledge or background.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Skills you will gain

Computer ProgrammingJavaFamiliarality with computer programming.

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Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 3 in the

Java as a Second Language Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

General knowledge of the computer. Also some programming knowledge or background.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

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Jim Sullivan

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Module 1: Java Foundations

In this module, we'll explain what Java is and how it came to be. We'll also explore what a Java Virtual Machine is, what it does, and why Java is a crucial part of web applications.

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 23 min)

5 videos

Welcome to the Java as a Second Language Series1m

Welcome to this course: Introduction to Java 1m

A Brief Background of Java4m

The Java Timeline9m

The Java Development Environment7m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

2 hours to complete

Module 2: Building the Java Devlopment Environment.

In this module, we'll explain how to download and install Java and Eclipse and go through creating and running a Java project using Eclipse.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 9 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

1 video

Building the Development Environment8m

4 readings

Lab 1: Install Eclipse 30m

Lab 1A: Install Java10m

The Eclipse Foundation20m

Lab 2: Run a Java Application45m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz15m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Module 3: Java Classes and Objects

In this module, we'll talk about the features that make Java an object-oriented language, explain Java classes and objects and how to add a class. We'll also talk about models and how to move it to code.

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

2 videos

Java Classes and Objects9m

Prelab for Lab 32m

1 reading

Lab 3: Add a Class45m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

1 hour to complete

Module 4: Instantiation, the Constructor, the Main Function and Objects

In this module, we'll talk about Java instantiation, constructors, and main functions.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

2 videos

Instances, Constructors, Main Functions and Objects8m

Pre-lab Video 3m

1 reading

Lab 4: Functions, Constructors, and Declare Objects 45m

1 practice exercise

Module 4 Quiz15m

1 hour to complete

Module 5: Additional Classes and Concatenation

In this module, we'll discuss what concatenation is, what it is used for, and how to use it in Java. We will also talk about instantiating multiple classes and you'll get a chance to add a new class in a lab.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 6 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

2 videos

Additional Classes and Concatenation3m

Pre-Lab 51m

1 reading

Lab 5 - Add a New Class45m

1 practice exercise

Module 5 Quiz10m

About the Java as a Second Language Specialization

This specialization is meant to be an introduction to Java as a second language. You may be familiar with any computer programming language, shell scripting, or knowledge of older Java versions, JavaScript, etc. This specialization will help you move to the Java language and will cover all the features and functions you need to create great Java web and mobile applications. You will learn Java object orientation and see the parallels with other programming languages.

The Java as a Second Language specialization assumes that you know some programming and want to transfer that knowledge into learning Java. Lab exercises will be performed using your own system and Java installation as well as the Coursera lab platform. The instructor will guide you through setting up and configuring your environment and working through the labs. Java can be installed on just about any type of computer, but the instructor will demonstrate the installation on a Windows system.

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