This course is part of the Computational Thinking with JavaScript Specialization

Quintin Cutts +1 more instructor

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Computational Thinking with JavaScript SpecializationUniversity of Glasgow

About this Course

This is the second course in a sequence of four courses that develops essential 21st century computational thinking (CT) skills using the popular JavaScript programming language.
At the end of this second course you will: know a framework for CT to help you model the real world using abstract data structures; have developing CT skills so that you can perform comon data analytics tasks; be able to read and write programs in JavaScript that involve processing, analysing and visualizing data, using a specialised library; and post your creations on the web to share your code with others.

This course is suitable for: learners who have taken the first course in this specialization 'Computational Thinking in JavaScript 1: Draw and Animate' or for those who have basic JavaScript skills and want to learn about simple data analytics.

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Computational Thinking with JavaScript Specialization

Beginner Level

An initial understanding of JavaScript, ideally from the Computational Thinking in JavaScript 1: Draw and Animcate course.

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

What you will learn

Learners will discover how to process, analyse and visualize data using simple JavaScript libraries and data structures.

Skills you will gain

Data Handling
Software Development
coding
JavaScript
Computer Programming

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

Learn more about Coursera Labs

Course 2 of 4 in the

Computational Thinking with JavaScript Specialization

Beginner Level

An initial understanding of JavaScript, ideally from the Computational Thinking in JavaScript 1: Draw and Animcate course.

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Instructors

Quintin Cutts

Professor of Computer Science Education

School of Computing Science

670 Learners

4 Courses

Jeremy Singer

School of Computing Science

670 Learners

4 Courses

Offered by

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. It is a world top 100 university (THE, QS) with one of the largest research bases in the UK.

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK Universities with annual research income of more than £179m. The University’s #TeamUofG community is truly international with over 8000 staff and 28,0000 students from more than 140 countries. A 2019 Time Out survey placed Glasgow in the top ten cities in the world. Ranked between Berlin and Paris, Glasgow was voted number one for both friendliness and affordability. Right now our dedicated community of staff, students and alumni is working to address the challenges of Covid-19 and understand how we can make life safer for everyone.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Sequences of Data

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 30 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Objects Everywhere

5 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 31 min)

Week3

Week 3

6 hours to complete

Nested Data Structures

6 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Integrative Coding Project

4 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 15 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

About the Computational Thinking with JavaScript Specialization

This Specialization is intended for those with minimal under-the-hood experience of working with computing who want to take the first steps towards a deep understanding of principles and practice of how to solve problems with software technology. Learners will use JavaScript within a web-based framework to generate graphics and analyse data, bringing these together in interactive web applications. Learners will acquire specific self-directed learning skills, enabling them to tackle new problem domains and technologies throughout their work and life.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
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Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

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