- Level Professional
- Duration 7 hours
- Course by LearnQuest
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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.Modules
Java Background
1
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
5
Videos
- Welcome to the Java as a Second Language Series
- Welcome to this course: Introduction to Java
- A Brief Background of Java
- The Java Timeline
- The Java Development Environment
Development Environment
1
Assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
1
Discussions
- New Discussion Prompt
1
Videos
- Building the Development Environment
4
Readings
- Lab 1: Install Eclipse
- Lab 1A: Install Java
- The Eclipse Foundation
- Lab 2: Run a Java Application
Building Java Classes
1
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
1
Discussions
- New Discussion Prompt
2
Videos
- Java Classes and Objects
- Prelab for Lab 3
1
Readings
- Lab 3: Add a Class
Java: Instances, Constructors, main functions and Objects
1
Assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
2
Videos
- Instances, Constructors, Main Functions and Objects
- Pre-lab Video
1
Readings
- Lab 4: Functions, Constructors, and Declare Objects
Additional Classes and Concatenation
1
Assignment
- Module 5 Quiz
2
Videos
- Additional Classes and Concatenation
- Pre-Lab 5
1
Readings
- Lab 5 - Add a New Class
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"Introduction to Java as a Second Language" is designed for those familiar with programming who want to learn Java quickly. This professional-level course, part of a three-course specialization, covers Java Object Orientation and parallels with other paradigms. Led by an expert instructor, you'll set up Java on your system and perform lab exercises. Offered by Coursera, the course spans 420 minutes and is available through a Starter subscription, ideal for IT & Computer Science enthusiasts.

Jim Sullivan