Computer Programming 1

Course Description

Computer Programming 1 is an introduction to computer science and programming for students with no prior experience. In the first semester students use the Python programming language to learn fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), and analysis of potential solutions. In the second semester students create and styles web pages using HTML and CSS, and create interactive web applications with JavaScript. Ethical and social implications of computing are integrated throughout.

• Running start: Intro / Python (S1), Web 1 (S2)

Course contents

• Notes & projects

  • Intro to Computer Science

  • Web Development

• Curricula:

  • Syllabus

  • Curriculum map

  • Standards

  • NH State Standards

  • CSTA K-12 CS Standards

External references

• • Python.org

  • Python3 documentation

  • The Python Wiki

  • 3rd party:

  • Python3 Quick Ref Card

    • tutorialspoint Python

  • ThinkCS eBook

  • Python WikiBook

  • Web programming resources:

  • w3schools.com

  • HTML5 Canvas Tutorials

Practice

• • Guided practice:

  • Codecademy

  • KhanAcademy

  • Challenging problems

  • Brilliant.org

  • Euler project

  • MIT OCW