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 course is part of the Java as a Second Language Specialization
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General knowledge of the computer. Also some programming knowledge or background.
Approx. 7 hours to complete
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- Java
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Flexible deadlines
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
Learn more about Coursera Labs Course 1 of 3 in the
Intermediate Level
General knowledge of the computer. Also some programming knowledge or background.
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Module 1: Java Foundations
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 23 min)
2 hours to complete
Module 2: Building the Java Devlopment Environment.
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 9 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 3: Java Classes and Objects
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 4: Instantiation, the Constructor, the Main Function and Objects
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 5: Additional Classes and Concatenation
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 6 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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by FNMar 7, 2022
Excellent! The pace of the instructor is great. Nice instruction skills!
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