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Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by University of Pennsylvania
  • Offered by

About

This course provides an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming, including an overview of Java syntax and how it differs from a language like Python. Students will learn how to write custom Java classes and methods, and how to test their code using unit testing and test-driven development. Topics include basic data structures like Arrays and ArrayLists and overloading methods.

Modules

1. Course Introduction

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Learning Style Preference Survey

3 Videos

  • What to expect from this Course
  • About the Instructor : Brandon Krakowsky
  • How to submit assignments in Codio

3 Readings

  • Course Layout & Syllabus
  • Tips to succeed in this course
  • Navigating Assignments using Codio

2. Module Introduction & Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Introduction

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Resources (DOWNLOAD RELEVANT CODE AND/OR DATA FILES FOR THIS MODULE HERE)

3. Introduction to Java

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Java vs. Python
  • Java is compiled
  • Popularity of Java vs. Python

4. Configuring Java & Tools

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Installing & running Java
  • Downloading & installing the Java Development Kit (JDK)
  • Installing & configuring Eclipse
  • Eclipse overview

1 Readings

  • Installing & configuring Eclipse overview

5. The Java Language

    • 20 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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20 Videos

  • Simple introductory program
  • Some general rules for Java
  • Variables & data types
  • Declaring variables
  • Strings vs. chars
  • Printing
  • 'while' loops
  • 'for' loops
  • Getting input
  • Java comments & Javadocs
  • Coding Demonstration : Creating my first java project
  • Coding Demonstration : Creating my first class & using the main method
  • Coding Demonstration : Defining variables
  • Coding Demonstration : Strings and characters
  • Coding Demonstration : Math operations
  • Coding Demonstration : String operations
  • Coding Demonstration : Conditionals and loops
  • Coding Demonstration : Casting
  • Coding Demonstration : User input
  • Coding Demonstration : Adding Javadocs

3 Readings

  • Math operators
  • Casting
  • 'char' operations

6. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 01 - Intro to Java & The Java Language

6. Practice Assessment

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Practice Coding Assignment 1a: Hello World!

7. Classes

    • 7 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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7 Videos

  • Java is class based
  • Defining a class
  • Defining fields in a class
  • Defining a constructor for a class
  • Defining a method in a class
  • Creating an instance of a class
  • Coding Demonstration : Banking project

2 Readings

  • Importing a Java Program into Eclipse
  • Opt-in to Penn Engineering Online Communications

8. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 02 - Classes

9. Assessment

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Homework 1 : Simple Game

1. Module Introduction & Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module Introduction

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Resources (DOWNLOAD RELEVANT CODE AND/OR DATA FILES FOR THIS MODULE HERE)

2. Unit Testing

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Why unit test?
  • Disadvantages & advantages
  • JUnit
  • Terminology
  • Assert methods
  • Coding Demonstration : Counter project

3. About Equality

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Testing for equality
  • Implementing the equals method
  • Coding Demonstration : Comparing people
  • Coding Demonstration : Banking project with unit testing

2 Readings

  • More assert methods
  • Even more assert methods

4. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 03 - Unit Testing

5. Assessment

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Homework 2 : Custom String

6. Arrays

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Declaring & initializing arrays
  • Initializing arrays in one line
  • The length of an array
  • Stepping through an array using a for loop or enhanced for loop
  • Nested arrays
  • Accessing values in nested arrays

1 Readings

  • Array methods

7. Collections: ArrayLists

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • About the Collections Framework
  • Creating an ArrayList
  • The size of an ArrayList

1 Readings

  • ArrayList methods

8. About ToString

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Printing primitives vs. Objects
  • Implementing the toString method
  • Coding Demonstration : Classroom project

9. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 04 - Arrays & ArrayLists

10. Assessment

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Homework 3 : Arrays & ArrayLists

1. Module Introduction & Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction

2 Readings

  • Module 3 Resources (DOWNLOAD RELEVANT CODE AND/OR DATA FILES FOR THIS MODULE HERE)
  • Opt-in to Penn Engineering Online Communications

2. Static Variables

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Instance variables vs. static variables
  • Creating static variables
  • Referencing static variables
  • Using static variables for hard-coded values

3. Static Methods

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • About static methods
  • Static helper methods
  • About Java’s main method
  • When to use a static method

4. More Examples of Static Variables & Methods

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Other use cases for static
  • Other rules for static
  • Coding Demonstration : Customer tracking project

5. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 05 - Static Variables & Methods

6. Polymorphism - Overloading

    • 9 Videos
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9 Videos

  • Method signatures
  • Polymorphism
  • Overloading
  • Why overload a method?
  • DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle of software development
  • Legal vs. illegal variable assignments and method calls
  • Java uses the most specific method
  • Multiple constructors
  • Coding Demonstration : Dog project

7. Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 06 - Polymorphism - Overloading

8. Assessment

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Homework 4 : Custom Integer ArrayList

Auto Summary

Dive into the world of Java with "Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming" by Coursera. Tailored for IT & Computer Science enthusiasts, this foundational course covers Java syntax, custom classes, unit testing, and essential data structures. Perfect for beginners, the 1140-minute course offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Learn from experts and elevate your programming skills today!

Brandon Krakowsky
Instructor

Brandon Krakowsky