About this course: This two-part course is designed to help students with very little or no computing background learn the basics of building simple interactive applications. Our language of choice, Python, is an easy-to learn, high-level computer language that is used in many of the computational courses offered on Coursera. To make learning Python easy, we have developed a new browser-based programming environment that makes developing interactive applications in Python simple. These applications will involve windows whose contents are graphical and respond to buttons, the keyboard and the mouse. In part 1 of this course, we will introduce the basic elements of programming (such as expressions, conditionals, and functions) and then use these elements to create simple interactive applications such as a digital stopwatch. Part 1 of this class will culminate in building a version of the classic arcade game "Pong".
Who is this class for: Recommended Background - A knowledge of high school mathematics is required. The class is designed for students with no prior programming experience.
Taught by: John Greiner, Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
Taught by: Stephen Wong, Lecturer
Computer Science
Taught by: Scott Rixner, Professor
Computer Science
Taught by: Joe Warren, Professor
Computer Science
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Course 1 of 7 in the
Fundamentals of Computing Specialization.
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| Commitment | 5 weeks of study, 7-10 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Interesting, challenging and Fun. :-)
Great introduction course.
However, the use of codeskulptor may be limiting for students who want to grow to become python users. A more generalised program may be better for students to grow outside of codeskulptor.
Great course and really nice professors who explain everything in a fun and understandable way!
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JC
Excellent hands-on way to learn Python, from instructors who love the topic and made the course fun and low-key, but still rigorous. It's a commitment that pays off.