General Programming General Programming

Required Text: None

Other Required Reading: None

Course Requirements: Physical attendance.

Course Description:  Open to all ages, this class will serve as an introduction to programming. Participants will learn the applications of programming, how to get started, as well as an overview of the top three computer code languages. Programming is a language used by humans to communicate with computers.

Pre-requisites: none

Co-requisites:  none

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): 

• Have an introduction into programming, the processes involved and how it is commonly used.
• Learn what programming languages to use and when
• Understand that you can program and do anything with practice and time

CLO Assessment Methods: N/A

Topics to be studied:

• Introduction to programming languages (python, c#, Javascript)
• Examples of different types of programming, website, mobile app, game, data science
• The different programming languages and what they are good at
• The best programming languages for beginners (python and c#)
• Replit account creation and small project

Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) or Institutional Learning Outcomes: Possess knowledge of the basics of programming.

Check if approved as:  x Foundational Learning Course   o Reinforcement Learning Course

Communication Expectations
The teaching-learning process is continuous, dynamic, and active. It is enhanced in a climate that accepts personal differences, fosters intellectual inquiry, and encourages freedom of expression. Faculty and students share the responsibility to seek opportunities for learning and growth with the faculty functioning as a facilitator in the learning process.  Faculty will make every effort to respond to student inquiries as quickly as possible.  However, if you have contacted the instructor for questions and/or assistance and have not heard back within 24 hours during the work week, please contact the appropriate WED Coordinator, Abby Campbell abby.campbell@wvup.edu 304-424-8258) who will ask that you confirm your attempts to contact the instructor.