Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python (Coursera)

Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python (Coursera)

In this course we will implement object-oriented programming into Python programs; outline the importance of why and how we use object-oriented programming; and learn how to use inheritance when designing a program. We will also look at how to build a graphical user interface for a basic program.

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You do not need programming or computer science experience to learn the material in this course. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to code and write programs in Python. We are very excited that you will be learning with us and hope you enjoy the course!
This course is part of the Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application Specialization.

What you'll learn
Students will understand why object oriented programming is used and how to create a graphical user interface.

Syllabus

Module 1: Object-Oriented Programming with Python
In this module, you will discover object-oriented programming and learn how to implement this practice in Python.

Module 2: Inheritance and Polymorphism
In this module, you will implement inheritance and polymorphism into an application.

Module 3: Programming a Graphical User Interface
In this module, you will build a basic graphical user interface (GUI) that will tie into an application.

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