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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn foundational programming concepts (e.g., functions, for loops, conditional statements) and how to solve problems like a programmer. In addition, learn basic web development as you build web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. By the end of the course, will create a web page where others can upload their images and apply image filters that you create.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Think critically about how to solve a problem using programming;
2. Write JavaScript programs using functions, for loops, and conditional statements;
3. Use HTML to construct a web page with paragraphs, divs, images, links, and lists;
4. Add styles to a web page with CSS IDs and classes; and
5. Make a web page interactive with JavaScript commands like alert, onClick, onChange, adding input features like an image canvas, button, and slider.
In this module, you will learn the basics of HTML and CSS to design a web page. Over the course of the module you will build your first web page!
Try It! Build a “My Interests” Web Page•40 minutes
Try It! Format Text•20 minutes
Try It! Add Links and Images•30 minutes
Try It! Create Lists and Tables•45 minutes
Try It! Style Your Web Page with CSS•30 minutes
Try It! Customize Your Web Page’s Colors•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 120 minutes
Designing a Web Page with HTML and CSS•30 minutes
Using HTML - Formatting Text•30 minutes
Using HTML - Displaying Data•30 minutes
Styling with CSS•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Asking for Help in the Forums•10 minutes
Share your “My Interests” Web Page•10 minutes
Algorithms and Programming Concepts
Module 2•9 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll explore computational thinking and learn the basics of programming in JavaScript. You’ll practice designing algorithms, work with image processing libraries, and apply programming concepts to solve problems - like creating a green screen effect for images on your web pages.
What's included
15 videos6 readings6 assignments
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15 videos•Total 100 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
Everything Is a Number•7 minutes
How Is That a Number?•3 minutes
Developing an Algorithm•6 minutes
A Seven Step Approach to Solving Programming Problems•7 minutes
Variables•10 minutes
Methods•7 minutes
Functions•6 minutes
Types•4 minutes
DukeLearnToProgram Environment•10 minutes
For Loops•6 minutes
Conditional Execution•7 minutes
Translating to Code•10 minutes
Thinking Critically about Your Program•4 minutes
Finding Bugs in Code•10 minutes
6 readings•Total 253 minutes
Try It! Using Variables, Methods and Functions•30 minutes
Rampup Programming Exercise - Variables, Methods and Functions•3 minutes
Try It! Using For Loops•30 minutes
Rampup: Programming Exercise - Loops and Conditionals•10 minutes
In this module, you’ll build on your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills to create interactive webpages using event-driven programming. You’ll learn how to connect user actions - like clicking buttons - to dynamic responses, culminating in an interactive green screen image processing tool.
What's included
8 videos9 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 62 minutes
Introduction•3 minutes
Buttons with Divs•7 minutes
Changing Pages Interactively•8 minutes
Using HTML5 Canvas•10 minutes
Inputs and Events•8 minutes
Upload and Display an Image•8 minutes
Convert Image to Grayscale•9 minutes
Moving to CodePen•9 minutes
9 readings•Total 320 minutes
Try It! Buttons with Divs•30 minutes
Try It! Change Pages Interactively•30 minutes
Programming Exercise: TODO list•10 minutes
Try It! Canvas•30 minutes
Try It! Inputs and Events•30 minutes
Programming Exercise: An Interactive Paint Canvas•10 minutes
Try It! Upload and Display an Image•30 minutes
Try It! Convert an Image to Grayscale•60 minutes
Try It! Green Screen Online•90 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Interactive Web Pages•30 minutes
Buttons and Interaction•30 minutes
Event-Driven Programming•30 minutes
MiniProject: Image Filters on the Web
Module 4•9 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll bring together your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills to build a mini-project: a simple website that allows users to upload and filter images. You’ll create basic filters, customize the page with your own styling, and tackle optional challenges to add new filters, display image dimensions, and make your project even more dynamic.
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Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
Course was very informative and helped me to learn web development terminology and usage in the best way possible. I will recommend anyone interested in Web Development to take up this course.
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2018
Maybe it's because my English is weaker than I expected or I am just less smart than i thought but it wasn't easy. But i'm thankfull for all of this. Greatings for everyone who maded this course!
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An excellent course that is so easy to follow and comprehend. It has everything that a beginner needs. Wonderful teachers and very good content. I really enjoyed this course. Thank you so much!
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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