This MOOC provides you with the foundational skill set required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. You will begin by learning the basics of editing and running programs. Then you will learn how to create 2D graphics using shapes and coordinates. Finally, you will learn how to create interactive graphics that you can control with the mouse. You will even solve a set of interactive puzzles using your coding skills in the Sleuth game which has been created especially for this course. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5.js library.
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Computer Programming
This course is part of Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
Instructors: Dr Edward Anstead
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this topic you will learn about three key concepts: • The toolkit we will use to develop programs.• Drawing using simple shapes and 2D coordinates.• The process and experience of writing code.
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8 videos7 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment4 discussion prompts
In this topic you will learn about three key concepts: • Set of 2D drawing functions in p5.js • Colour representation and styles • Debugging with the console
What's included
7 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts
In this topic you will learn about three concepts: • Variables and data • Simple interaction • Code organisation
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts
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DR
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Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Muy buen curso. Aprendes las bases necesarias para dibujar en un canvas. Lo demás se puede investigar directamente de la página de referencias de p5.js
AG
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Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
It's worth the hard work. I'm insatiable for learning and need more impossible looking projects or games that Coursera designed to help the student really get into the world of computer programming.
MS
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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
The sleuth game should be on week 3. People would have a much easier time getting through it and understand what needs to be done to solve the later problems that aren't so straight forward.
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