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Introduction to Programming, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme UX Designer 2024 at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UXDD24LIN.

Introduction to Programming gives you, in the role of UX designer, the basics of commonly used programming languages, data structures, control structures and algorithms. You learn working methods for testing, debugging and correcting code, and enough knowledge to understand technical instructions and manuals in English. The course includes practical exercises and is a first introduction to programming for future UX designers.

Duration: 4 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Equivalent to approx. 4 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

In the course, the student learns about commonly used programming languages, data structures, control structures and algorithms that are relevant to the role of UX designer. The course deals with the basics of programming and working methods for testing, debugging and correcting code. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to understand technical instructions and read manuals in English. The course includes practical exercises.

In the course, the student learns about commonly used programming languages, data structures, control structures and algorithms that are relevant to the role of UX designer. The course deals with the basics of programming and working methods for testing, debugging and correcting code. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge to understand technical instructions and read manuals in English. The course includes practical exercises.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You know commonly used programming languages
  • You understand basic data and control structures
  • You understand what an algorithm is and how it is used
  • You can test and debug simple code
  • You can read technical instructions and manuals in English
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Programming languages

    Introduction to commonly used programming languages.

  2. Data and control structures

    Basic concepts in programming.

  3. Algorithms

    What an algorithm is and how it is applied.

  4. Testing and debugging

    Basic methods for testing and correcting code.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is part of the YH programme for UX designers and suits you if you have no previous programming experience and want to understand the basics of code.

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