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Problem solving with Java Duke University Online coursera Course 1 of 4 in the Object Oriented Programming in Java Specialization

1. Introduction to the Course

2. Java Programming: Strings in Java

3. Java Programming: CSV Files and Basic Statistics in Java

4. Java Programming: MiniProject: Baby Names

Projects Overview

At the end of the course you will build a program that determines the popularity of different baby names in the US over time by analyzing comma separated value (CSV) files.

COURSE 1

Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software Upcoming session: Nov 13 Commitment 4 weeks of study, 4-8 hours/week

About the Course

Learn to code in Java and improve your programming and problem-solving skills. You will learn to design algorithms as well as develop and debug programs. Using custom open-source classes, you will write programs that access and transform images, websites, and other types of data.

After completing this course you will be able to:

1. Edit, compile, and run a Java program 
2. Use conditionals and loops in a Java program
3. Use Java API documentation in writing programs
4. Debug a Java program using the scientific method 
5. Write a Java method to solve a specific problem
6. Develop a set of test cases as part of developing a program 
7. Create a class with multiple methods that work together to solve a problem
8. Use divide-and-conquer design techniques for a program that uses multiple methods.