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Overview

Learning coding is not only about understanding the programming language being used, but also developing important computational thinking skills, which are useful for problem solving across many disciplinary areas. In this course, students will learn basic programming skills by creating interactive storybooks, animations, and games with Scratch, which is a block-based visual programming language for anyone new to coding.

Syllabus 10

  1. Introduction of Scratch 3.5 hours
  2. My First Story Book 2 hours
  3. Pass the Baton 2.5 hours
  4. Hear My Command 2.5 hours
  5. The Short-sighted Sprite 2.5 hours
  6. Merry-go-round 3 hours
  7. Logo Turtle 2.5 hours
  8. If I varied 3 hours
  9. Flappy Parrot 3 hours
  10. Final Exams 1.5 hours

Skills you'll practise

Computer Programming

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (10 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Kenneth Wai-Ting LeungAssociate Professor of Engineering Education, Computer Science and Engineering

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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