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.
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
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Universidade de Londres
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Goldsmiths, University of London
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Your development environment
In this topic you will learn about three key concepts:
Drawing in 2D
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
Variables, objects and interaction
In this topic you will learn about three concepts: • Variables and data
Avaliações
- 5 stars61,04%
- 4 stars17,13%
- 3 stars7,36%
- 2 stars1,98%
- 1 star12,46%
Principais avaliações do INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
The course is built up well, the steps are easy to follow. Even when there is some research required, the intentional gaps are highly manageable. The gamified deliverables were really fun to do! :-)
Overall good introduction to Javascript. The Sleuth game instructions could be made clearer, a lot of the time is spent trying to decipher the instructions rather than coding.
Assignment should be split across week 1,2 and 3 instead of having the deadline be in week 1, otherwise excellent course.
Very challenging (which is good!) But at times.. hard to follow. Definitely establishes the most basic skills that a programmer needs: Patience, Problem-solving, Research, Flexibility, and Flow.
Sobre Programa de cursos integrados Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
This specialisation covers topics ranging from basic computing principles to the mathematical foundations required for computer science. You will learn fundamental concepts of how computers work, which can be applied to any software or computer system. You will also gain the practical skillset needed to write interactive, graphical programs at an introductory level. The numerical mathematics component will provide you with numerical and computational tools that are essential for the problem solving and modelling stages of computer science.

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