Programming Concepts Class

Learn Online the Basic Building Blocks of Programming/Scripting.
Class Name

Introduction to Programming Concepts

An introduction to basic programming concepts, but not a comprehensive programming or scripting course. Although, students will learn to write basic scripts (loops, statements, variables and functions) utilizing JavaScript, the major focus of the class will be on the syntax and logic of programming. Good programming habits, program development, program flow, design and debugging techniques will be covered. The principles learned from this course can be applied to any programming language whether it be a compiled language like C or an interpreted language like JavaScript. Examples will be given throughout the lessons in JavaScript.
Outline
Week 1
  • Introductory programming terminology
  • Creating a program plan: processes, decisions, and program flow
  • Flow charting a program
  • Programming logic
  • Programming elements
  • Syntax
  • Objects
Week 2
  • Faith Code
  • Syntax (in depth)
  • Operators and how they work
  • Variables
Week 3
  • Conditional Statements: 'if' and comparison operators
  • Compound Statements: loops, 'while', and 'for'
Week 4
  • Functions
  • Nesting Conditionals: 'else if' and 'switch'
Week 5
  • Logical Operators: Boolean values
  • Data Arrays
Week 6
  • Debugging
  • Program Development in General
  • Enhancements to Functions: 'return' and function with multiple parameters
  • Multi-dimensional Arrays
  • Will have the ability to gather user input, process that input and display results
Prerequisites
Basic HTML knowledge is advised and prior JavaScript knowledge or experience would be helpful.
Requirements
  • Text Editor software: Notepad or Wordpad for Windows and BBEdit for Macintosh.
  • Students must also have webspace available to post assignments, and the ability to post their homework in that webspace.
Class Books
No text required
Suggested Book: Javascript Concepts and Techniques [
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Course Price
  • Member Price: $80.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 100 participants. 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.

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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 .

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Instructor: Ben Rodgers
Ben RodgersBen has been a software engineer working primarily in Assembly Language and C for 20+ years.

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