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Vanderbilt University

Programming for a Networked World

Vanderbilt University via Coursera

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Overview

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Want to learn the basics of computer programming in a fun and innovative way? This course introduces computer programming using an educational block-based visual programming environment called NetsBlox (https://editor.netsblox.org/), emphasizing modern computer science concepts like networking, the internet, and distributed computing. The curriculum is hands-on, focusing on translating ideas into working computer programs and developing a mastery of practical computational literacy. After completing this course, you will have a solid foundation to learn professional languages like Python, Java, etc. The course is especially suitable for K12 teachers and students who want to get a gentle introduction to computer science.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • Introduction to the course, to block-based programming and to the primary tool used called NetsBlox
  • Custom Blocks, Events and RPCs
    • Introduction to custom blocks, events and Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)
  • Loops and Lists
    • Introduction to iteration (loops), scoping variables and lists
  • Structured Data
    • Working with multi-dimensional lists
  • Distributed Programming
    • Introduction to distributed programming using message passing
  • Text Analysis
    • Working with text

Taught by

Akos Ledeczi, Brian Broll and Clifford B Anderson

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