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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the fundamental components of a computer program.
2. Create simple coding projects using drag-and-drop tools.
3. Understand the correct usage of conditionals, variables, and loops.
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I. What is Coding/Programming
II. The Fundamental Components of a Program
A. Conditionals
1. When to use
2. How to use conditionals
B. Variables
1. What are variables
2. Variable types
3. When to use
4. How to use variables
C. Loops
1. Different types of loop structures
2. When to use
3. How to implement loops
III. Dealing with Input and Output
A. Input
1. Button presses
2. Keyboard input
3. Sensor input
i. Motion
ii. Environmental
B. Output
1. LEDs
2. Screen
3. Sounds
4. Servos
IV. Creating Subprograms
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 50 - 70% |
Computer programming assignments, including testing and debugging computer programs | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 20 - 40% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Computer programming questions | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 10% |
Participation and attendance | |
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The Official BBC Micro:Bit User Guide. Halfacree, Gareth. Wiley. 2017
Student Preparation |
Matric Assessment Required: | E | Requires English Assessment |
Prerequisites-generate description: | NP | No Prerequisite |
Advisories-generate description: | A | Auto-Generated Text |
Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
Prereq/coreq-registration check: | N | No Prerequisite Rules Exist |
Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
Method of instruction: | 02 | Lecture |
| 71 | Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction |
| 72 | Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction |
| 99 | Credit by Exam |
Area department: | CS | Computer Studies |
Division: | 72 | Arts & Humanities |
Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
Program Status: | 2 | Not Certificate/Major Applicable |
Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
Repeat group id: | | |
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SCHEDULING |
Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
Credit by Exam: | Y | Credit by examination allowed |
Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
Budget code: Activity: | 0701 | Computer & Information Science |
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OTHER CODES |
Disciplines: | Computer Information Systems |
Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
CVU/CVC status: | Y | Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed |
Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Exclusively online or other technology based instruction |
Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
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Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| Y | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
Classification: | Y | Career-Technical Education |
SAM classification: | C | Clearly Occupational |
TOP code: | 0707.10 | Computer Programming |
Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
DSPS course: | N | NO |
In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |