Intro to Programming With C++, Part 2. SP
John Barthelmes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
A college-prep introductory course in computer programming (Part 2 of a 3 course sequence), as a self-paced course.
Class experience
This course is an introduction to the problem-solving and programming methodologies that are fundamental to the study of computer science. Students gain considerable experience with fundamental language constructs and types, such as expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings. This course (and those to follow in the sequence) is modeled after a college-level class taught by this instructor but is accessible to students who have never programmed before. This is an...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1For Loops and Do-While LoopsAfter seeing what While Loops can do for us, we dive into several other looping structures like the for loop and the do-while loop. We compare the different types of loops and apply them to creating some fun games.Week 2Lesson 2User-Defined FunctionsFunctions allow the programmer to package code in a reusable and efficient manner. If you find yourself using a similar chunk of code multiple times throughout your program, functions are the way to go!Week 3Lesson 3Functions, Part 2 - variable scopeNow that we're comfortable creating and using our own functions, we talk about 'scope' - defining where variables exist and are visible.Week 4Lesson 4Functions, Part 3 - reference parametersFunctions can accept data values to be passed in as parameters. C++ allows for different types of parameters to be used.Week 5Lesson 5ArraysWe need to be able to store lists of values in an efficient way. Arrays allow us to store larger amounts of data as well as process or work with the data.Week 6Lesson 6Arrays, Part 2 - Searching and stuffNow that we're rocking the array, let's see what we can do with them. Search, sort, reverse, find max... and so much more!Week 7Lesson 7Arrays and Functions, RecursionLet's combine the idea of user-defined functions from a few lessons back with arrays and see how they can work well together. We also introduce an interesting programming topic - recursion. Allowing a function to call itself!
Course Outcomes • Students will become proficient and comfortable with problem-solving with respect to programming. • Students will understand the basic methodologies of programming in both the procedural and object oriented environments. • Students will gain understanding on the syntax and constructs of the C++ programming language. • Students will be able to explain the concept of objects/classes and be able to represent real world events in class form. • Students will become proficient in the following programming constructs: expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures and strings. Course Content This course will cover the following topics: • Loops • Methods • Single and Multi-Dimensional Arrays • Objects and Classes
I have a degree in computer science and have been teaching all levels of programming and software engineering at the college level for 20 years and have worked in the industry for the same amount of time. This particular course (Introduction to Programming) has always been my favorite to teach. My goal is to give the students an experience that will prepare them to be successful in a Computer Science based college program. I love programming because there are multiple ways to solve a problem. Computers only do what you tell them to do - whether you realize you're telling them to do something or not!
Homework Offered
Weekly programming assignments will be posted at the end of each class. Students will be encouraged to work on the assignment and post it before the next class. The instructor will be available throughout the week to help along the way!2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
This is a very hands-on course. Students will be asked to try out the Python programming principles AS they are being taught in the class. After each class a lab project will be assigned that guides the student through creating complete and proper running programs that will be submitted to the instructor before the next class. The instructor will be available to guide the student through these labs throughout the week.Grades Offered
Students will be provided with weekly PowerPoint decks that will contain all the information they need. We will be using a free online compiler.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
I love to teach! I love the look on a student's face when they "get it" or when they realize how much they love (or are allowed to enjoy) what they are learning! I have been teaching Mathematics, Computer Science (programming) and Theatre...
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$13
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Completed by 25 learners
Ages: 11-16
