Introduction to Programming Concepts

Introduction to Programming Concepts online course
Class Name

Introduction to Programming Concepts

This is a course for students who wish to learn the basics of computer programming; no prior programming experience is required.

The course will introduce basic programming terminology, concepts, and best practices. Students will learn to write programs using such constructs as loops, statements, variables, and functions. Good programming habits will be covered, as well as program design, flow charting and architecture, and debugging techniques.

The class examples and assignments will use JavaScript, as it requires nothing more than a text editor and browser to execute; however, the focus of the class will be on learning the syntax and logic of programming, and not on writing browser-centric JavaScript. Consequently, the principles learned in this course will be easily applied to any programming language, whether it is a compiled language like C, or an interpreted language like PHP.

Applicable Job Roles: computer programmer, web developer, software engineer, and technology manager

Outline
Week 1
  • What is Computer Programming?
  • Introductory Programming Terminology
  • What is JavaScript and Why is it Being Used Here?
  • Creating a Program Plan
  • Designing a Solution - Flowcharting
  • Implementing a Solution - Programming
  • My first program: 'Hello World'
Week 2
  • Syntax
  • Statements
  • Variables
  • Comments
  • Operators and how they work
Week 3
  • Conditional Statements: 'if'
  • Repeated Statements
  • Debugging
Week 4
  • Nesting Conditionals
  • Functions
  • User Input
Week 5
  • Logical Operators: Boolean values
  • Arrays
Week 6
  • Objects
  • Functions (continued): 'return' and functions with multiple parameters
  • Debugging review
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of browsers and rudimentary HTML knowledge.
Requirements
  • Any text editing software application: Notepad or Wordpad for Windows and BBEdit for Macintosh are a few good examples.
  • An Internet browser: Firefox 3.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Safari 3.0 or higher, Opera 6.0 or higher, or Google Chrome 1.0 or higher.
  • A webspace to post assignments, preferably without banner ads.
Class Books

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Course Price
  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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Additional Information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

Start Date: Click on the Register Now button to process to the registration page. You will see the start date of the class on that page.

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
  • Web Course No: P010
  • Instructor: Peggi Rodgers
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 3
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.


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