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UML Class Diagram Tutorial

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Reviewed:: Dec 27, 2018 by Computer Science

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Overview:: Learn how to make classes, attributes, and methods in this UML Class Diagram tutorial. There's also in-depth training and examples on inheritance, aggregatio...
Type of Material:: Presentation
Recommended Uses:: This may be best in class lecture, self-paced, individual.
Technical Requirements:: Any browser that can play Youtube videos.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: Students can easily grasp the basics of UML as well as how to design a class diagram from a real-world example.
Target Student Population:: College Lower Division, College Upper Division, undergrad students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Basic knowledge of software and object Oriented programing

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Very nicely presented. Driving example of animal hierarchy is great for the purpose of teaching about class diagram. There is also a complete example at the end.

All useful details for a basic knowledge are covered.

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Not really. Good for the purpose.

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Really good for self-paced learning. Very easy to follow along. Can increase speed to shorten time or even skip parts.

The teaching-learning goals and consequent uses are easy to identify.

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Must go along with some exercises (or self-checks).

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Must go along with some exercises (or self-checks).

The site has a clear and consistent layout.

Other Issues and Comments:

Very good material. Hopefully, it is followed by similar presentations on other UML diagrams - or more complex uses.

The below link is a link to presentations on other UML diagrams.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI6lqHOVHic&list=PLUoebdZqEHTwbYD8oo6Wr81Xb7uCAh_oz

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