Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation (Coursera)

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Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation (Coursera)

Code and run your first Java program in minutes without installing anything! This course is designed for learners with limited coding experience, providing a solid foundation of not just Java, but core Computer Science topics that can be transferred to other languages. The modules in this course cover inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and other object-related topics. Completion of the prior 3 courses in this specialization is recommended.

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To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable code examples with suggested edits to explore code examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to small, approachable coding exercises that take minutes instead of hours.

What You Will Learn

  • How to architect larger programs using object-oriented principles
  • Re-use parts of classes using inheritance
  • Encapsulate relevant information and methods in a class

Course 4 of 4 in the Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Encapsulation
Encapsulate or bundle all related methods and data related to an object within it's class.

WEEK 2
Inheritance
Re-use code from one class in another class by creating an inheritance relationship between the classes.

WEEK 3
Polymorphism
Add flexibility to methods by overloading and overriding them.

WEEK 4
Advanced Topics
Learn other topics involving classes and objects such as interfaces and creating an ArrayList of objects.

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