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Adult Education Foundations of Programming

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Do you want to learn the skills required to be competitive in today’s high-tech workforce? Foundations of Programming (FoP) will teach students the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field.

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Required Materials: due to the use of JAVA in the programming environment throughout the course a PC or MAC is recommended rather than a Chromebook or phone, for example.

Note: content varies depending on the course version. For currently enrolled students, please refer to the syllabus located in the course information area for curriculum specifics.

Cost: Students purchase 28 days of access for $105. Students may work as quickly through the content as they wish. Every 28 days, students may purchase an additional 28 days of access for an additional $105.

Major Topics and Concepts

Module 01: Introduction to Programming

01.00 Welcome to Foundations of Programming
01.01 Intro to Programming
01.02 Introduction to Python
01.03 Printing Strings
01.04 Processing String Values
01.05 String Input
01.06 Module One Exam

Module 02: Computing Numerical Data

02.00 Introduction to Computing Numerical Data
02.01 Processing Numerical Information
02.02 Getting Numeric Input
02.03 The Math Module
02.04 The Software Development Life Cycle
02.05 Discussion-Based Assessment
02.06 Module Two Project

Module 03: Loops and Functions

03.00 Introduction to Loops and Functions
03.01 Turtle Graphics
03.02 for Loops
03.03 while Loops
03.04 Creating Functions
03.05 Discussion-Based Assessment
03.06 Segment One Exam

Segment Two:

Module 04: Logic in Programming

04.00 Introduction to Logic in Programming
04.01 Decisions
04.02 More Decisions
04.03 The Logic of AND, OR, and NOT
04.04 Lists
04.05 Discussion-Based Assessment
04.06 Module Four Project

Module 05: Codes and Objects

05.00 Introduction to Codes and Objects
05.01 Number Systems
05.02 Decoding ASCII
05.03 Procedural and Object-Oriented Programming
05.04 Classes and Methods
05.05 Module Five Exam

Module 06: Testing and Security

06.00 Introduction to Testing and Security
06.01 Testing
06.02 The Ethics of Programming
06.03 Coding and Careers
06.04 Discussion-Based Assessment
06.05 Segment Two Exam

Certification

01 Privacy Certification
02 Encryption Certification
03 Get Certified Certification

Collaboration

What You Need to Know
Segment One Collaboration
Segment Two Collaboration

Course Materials

Note: Foundations of Programming requires JAVA. Lightweight devices such as Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, and tablets have limited support for Java. Students will need extra work-around steps or alternate browsers to engage with some portions of this course on those devices. Therefore, we recommend students have a Windows or Mac-based computer available to complete coursework with a Minimum Operating System: iOS 6 or greater, Android 2.2 (Froyo) or greater, Windows Phone 7.5 or greater (in the event that your selected mobile device does not meet the needs of the course).

7″ or larger display size
Access to WiFi with a high-speed internet connection (4G or LTE connections are supported, but you may incur costs based on your mobile data plan)
Method to save work to local or cloud storage

Competencies

Computing Numerical Data

Students will demonstrate an understanding of computing numerical data by explaining numeric data in programming, solving problems using Python’s math module, and creating a working program using the software development lifecycle.

Foundations of Programming

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of programming by describing the field of computer programming, explaining programming languages, and creating a computer program using strings.

Loops and Functions

Students will demonstrate an understanding of loops and functions by explaining turtle graphics, comparing for and while loops, and describing functions.

Codes and Objects

Students will demonstrate an understanding of codes and objects by converting among number systems, differentiating between data and information, comparing procedural and object-oriented programming, and explaining classes.

Logic in Programming

Students will demonstrate an understanding of logic in programming by evaluating if and if-else statements, creating Boolean expressions, and explaining programming lists.

Testing and Security

Students will demonstrate an understanding of testing and security by describing testing procedures, describing ethics in programming, and explaining careers in coding.