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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This certification programme on Java for Android will teach candidates the basic fundamentals of Java and its application and uses in Android app development. The course covers the key Java features that are responsible for controlling the execution flow through an android application. It provides an insight into the Java conditional statements and looping constructs used in the flow of execution. It helps in learning to enable access to all the structured data like the built-in arrays in the collection framework of Java such as the HashMap and ArrayList.

Candidates can apply the learnt java features of this Java for Android course in the core android component features like the basic User Interface elements and activities with help of the common tools learned in this programme. Java programs in the course help you to gain hands-on experience by making use of Android Studio to develop android apps as practice assignments.

The course requires candidates to work on a project at the end of the programme that is required for passing the course. It gives our regular writing assignments and programming assignments to learn to use all the concepts taught in the lectures. The Java for Android course is an intermediate level programme taught by experts from the industry.

The Highlights

Coursera certificate
100% online
Self-paced programme
Intermediate level course
Suitable for Java developers
Flexible deadlines
Approx 38 hours to complete
Subtitles in Brazilian, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish and English
Offered by Vanderbilt University

Programme Offerings

assignments
practice quizzes
video lectures
Graded Assignments
Graded Quizzes
Graded Programming Assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Certificate Course on Java For Android is a part of a specialisation. If you wish to take just one course you will have to take Coursera plus subscription for Rs. 4,023 per month.
This course fee is inclusive of certificate charges that will be given after completion of the course.
Candidates have the option of availing of financial aid or “audit the course” for free. This is good for learning the course.

Java For Android Fees Details

Head	Amount
1 Month	Rs. 4,023
3 Months	Rs. 8,046
6 Months	Rs. 12,069

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates completing the Course on Java For Android along with all the graded assignments will be awarded a certificate of completion by Coursera at the end.

What you will learn

Programming skills

By enrolling for this programme Java For Android candidates can learn the following:

An understanding of all the Java tools and key features of Java that outlines support for the Object-oriented concepts in programming.
The course acts as a guide to develop Android apps using Java language and its variety of tools with ease.
Working out advanced problems in android development using java programming, and the best-practices employed to solve them.
Takeaways and practical understanding from the multiple graded assignments, quizzes and projects in gaining an understanding of Java for android and its true applications.

Who it is for

Computer ProgrammerSoftware Engineer

The detailed Certificate Programme on Java for Android by Coursera is a course crafted especially for:

Professionals and developers are willing to specialise in app development for android using Java.
Candidates who want to learn the programming language Java for android, that is the most dominant platform for developing applications.
Programmers working with the Java programming language and wish to better enhance their knowledge base and its fundamentals and applications for use in Android.

Admission Details

The Certificate Programme on Java For Android can be enrolled for in these few simple steps. Enrollment is easy and takes only a few minutes.

For registering for the programme candidates can follow these instructions:

Step 1: Visit the course page and click on ‘Enroll.’

Step 2: Candidates can log in with an existing Coursera account or use their email, Facebook, or Google id to register and create a new account.

Step 3: Next the course will ask for enrollment options. If you wish to purchase the course you will be directed to pay the fee. Candidates also have the option to audit the course for free. This mode is a great way for learning the course but the learner doesn’t get a certificate.

Step 4: Candidates can take a free 7-day trial of Coursera plus, It is their paid version. A trial offers all the course benefits of Coursera plus for free, only for a given 7 days period.

Step 5: To buy the course, candidates will be asked to enter payment details and pay the programme fee using any available payment modes.

Step 6: After paying the course fee or enrolling for ‘free audit’, candidates are given access to all the course videos, assignments and other reading materials.

Step 7: Candidates have the access to download video classes for watching them later at their pace, and a reset deadline option is also available.

The Syllabus

Videos

Overview of Java for Android MOOC
Overview of the Java Programming Language (Part 1)
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies
Module 1: Overview
Overview of the Java Programming Language (Part 2)
Overview Summary

Readings

Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and PDF Versions of Slides

Practice Exercise

Module 1 Quiz

Videos

Module 2 Introduction
Installing Android Studio
Opening Provided Assignment Projects
Creating and Importing Projects
Introducing the Editor
Project File Organization
Creating and Editing Source Code and Resource Files
Creating and Running a Virtual Device
Debugging Syntax Errors
Logging with Logcat
TODO Statements
Running Your Code & Self Assessment Via Unit Tests
Submitting Your Code to the Auto-Grader
Module 2 Summary

Readings

IMPORTANT Installation Note
Notes on Creating & Importing Projects
IMPORTANT:: Notes on creating an Android Virtual Device

Practice Exercise

Module 2 Quiz

Videos

Module Introduction
Main Components in a Computing System
Variables and Types
Expressions
Printing data
The Math Class
The String Class
Methods
Module Conclusion

Readings

Slide deck
Slide deck
Printing slide deck
Note on Printing Data: out vs. mOut
Math slide deck
String slide deck
Slide deck

Practice Exercise

Module 3 Quiz

Videos

Introduction to Control Flow
If-statement Part 1
If-statement Part 2
If-statement Code Walkthrough
For-loops Part 1
For-loops Part 2
For-loops Part 3
For-loops Code Walkthrough
Indefinite loops
Random number generation
Module Summary

Readings

If-statement L1 slide deck
If-Statement L2 slide deck
If-statement Code Walkthrough: Code Copy
If-statement Code Walkthrough: Slide Deck
Part 1 slide deck
Part 2 slide deck
Part 3 slide deck
Code walkthrough slide deck
Indefinite loop slide deck
Slide deck

Practice Exercise

Module 4 practice quiz on IF statements
Module 4 quiz on FOR loops
Module 4 practice quiz on indefinite loops

Videos

Structured Data
Arrays: Part 1
Arrays: Part 2
Arrays: Part 3
The for-each loop
The Collections Framework: Part 1
The Collections Framework: Part 2
ArrayLists
HashMaps
Structured Data WrapUp

Readings

Slide deck
Part 1 slide deck
Part 2 slide deck
Part 3 slide deck
Slide deck
Part 1 slide deck
Part 2 slide deck
Slide deck
Slide deck

Practice Exercise

Module 5 Quiz

Videos

Java: Classes and Objects, an overview
Motivating Classes and Objects
Building your own Classes and Objects
Refining your Classes: Part 1
Refining your Classes: Part 2
New Objects in Old Places
Overview of Java Generics

Readings

Slide deck
Slide deck
Example files: Account
Slide deck
Slide deck
Slide deck
Slide deck

Practice Exercise

Module 6 quiz on Object Oriented Programing concepts
Module 6 quiz on methods and classes
Module 6 quiz on arrays and parameters

Videos

Class Hierarchy and Interfaces: Overview
Class Hierarchy and Interfaces
Inheritance at Work
Polymorphism
Java Interfaces
Advanced Class Interface features
Exception Handling

Readings

Slide deck
Slide deck: Inheritance at Work
Slide deck: Polymorphism
Slide deck: Java Interfaces
Self-Assessment quiz code
Slide deck: Advanced Class Interface Features
Slide deck

Practice Exercise

Module 7 quiz on inheritance
Module 7 quiz on code "dissection"

Videos

Overview of the Calculator App Mini-Project Assignment
Mini-Project Assignment Walkthrough

Instructors

Vanderbilt Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the advantages of pursuing this course from Coursera?

Coursera offers industry-relevant curriculum courses that are curated and created by specialist instructors from top universities in the world. They are experts in their subject matter and provide real-life solutions to pressing challenges that professionals encounter in the current work scenario.

2: What should a candidate do in case of doubts?

Coursera has a student forum for asking any questions or general interaction. This forum gives a chance for candidates to interact or discuss doubts or queries related to the course. Coursera offers email support for students.

3: Is the course completely online?

The Programme on Java for Android is a completely online course. Candidates may take the classes from any place they wish through their laptops or phones. The course does not require any campus visits.

4: Should I follow the videos in a particular order?

Yes. Coursera suggests learners to complete watching the class videos in a given order. This ensures a better flow of knowledge. The classes in the starting weeks are the building blocks of later lectures.

5: When do I get access to course content?

Candidates get immediate access to the programme after pay the course fee. For candidates who choose the ‘free audit’ option, all the videos are available to watch, however, graded assignments are not available.