4/19/2024 7:53:17 AM	CS 110A Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CS 110A	Title:  CODING FOR BEGINNERS
Full Title:  Coding for Beginners
Last Reviewed:9/10/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CIS 110A

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to teach basic computer programming concepts to anyone - no programming experience required. Using simple tools, students will learn the building blocks of computer programs in a stress-free environment. This introduction to coding will guide students through the process of creating simple programs, starting with graphical coding tools.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to teach basic computer programming concepts to anyone - no programming experience required. Using simple tools, students will learn the building blocks of computer programs in a stress-free environment. This introduction to coding will guide students through the process of creating simple programs, starting with graphical coding tools.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Design and implement computer programs that employ basic computer programming

    concepts.

Objectives:

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.

Topics and Scope

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

Assignments:

1. Read approximately 20 pages per week

2. Coding assignments (2 - 8)

3. Test and debug computer programs

4. One to three objective quizzes and/or examinations

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

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.
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

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

The Official BBC Micro:Bit User Guide. Halfacree, Gareth. Wiley. 2017

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