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Introduction to Computer Programming

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming,

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.
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Rating 3.8 based on 72 ratings
Length 4 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of London, Goldsmiths, University of London via Coursera
Instructors Dr Edward Anstead, Dr Simon Katan
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Language English
Subjects Programming
Tags Computer Science Software Development

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university of london

I'm satisfied and felicitate University of London for this great Course!!!

Great job University of London!

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for beginners

Structured well, challenging lessons, builds a great foundation for beginners.

the assignments are just not for beginners at all It was really interesting the way this course was made.

everything was ok so far but sleuth was real disaster and very very difficult to get 80% especially for beginners without any video help.

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initializing objects

Most tested useful skills involving the declaration of variables, initializing objects, and using interactive events.

bit more theory could have been provided, examples on creating events, initializing objects etc.

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even though

There were some minor bugs in Sleuth such as the rejection of my submissions even though they were correct.

Some involved spending tons of time adjusting rectangles and lines just to make them pinpoint accurate, even though this was not a particularly useful skill.

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really enjoyed

I really enjoyed week 1 .

This was my first time trying coding of any sort and I really enjoyed it.

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learn more

I'm willing to learn more with the courses that follow this one.

Great course, easy to learn more and very clever instructors.

week one

At first, i was upset because i received my certificate after week one.

They introduce all the assignments and assign them in week one.

I struggled (though it wasn't that hard once you get started) all the way through every assignment thinking the entire assignment portal (called sleuth) was just the week one assignment.When i finished what I thought was week one, it gave me the certificate.

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feel like

While I feel like what I learned is probably very basic I also feel like I've learned a great deal and am eager to learn more.

I do feel like the teacher support could have been a little better but they do give you the tools to find out all the answers you need by yourself.

sleuth application

The Sleuth application is good in concept, though the reading and videos in the same lesson do not provide adequate explanation of all cases.

It should be stressed that in order to get a passing grade, the user doesn't need to attempt ALL of the Sleuth application until after further course material.

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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.

Set Designer Trainee $44k

Learning Programs Specialist $52k

Assistant Set Medic $56k

set up 2 $61k

set and costume designer $64k

On-Set Makeup Artist $72k

Set Carpenter $74k

Emergency Services - Learning Programs Specialist $90k

Programs $94k

SET Lead $114k

SET Manager $115k

Interactive Programs Web Producer $122k

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Rating 3.8 based on 72 ratings
Length 4 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of London, Goldsmiths, University of London via Coursera
Instructors Dr Edward Anstead, Dr Simon Katan
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Programming
Tags Computer Science Software Development

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