Coding I

Pathway: Computer & Digital Technologies

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5 Fine/Practical Arts or Elective

Coding I is a Python course intended to teach students the basics of computer programming. Students begin by learning the history of computing, the impacts it has had, and the impacts it may have. Students explore career opportunities associated with coding.

The course places emphasis on practicing standard programming techniques and learning the logic tools and methods typically used by programmers to create simple computer applications. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to solve problems by planning multi-step procedures; understanding number systems and how they are used in programming; write, analyze, review, and revise programs, converting detailed information from workflow charts and diagrams into coded instructions in a computer language; and will be able to troubleshoot/debug programs and software applications on a computer and/or microcontroller to correct malfunctions and ensure their proper execution.

Counseling Notes:
1. Course length: 1 semester

Course fee: $10.00

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN coding i:

• Computer Programmer
• Computer Engineer
• Web Designer
• IT Specialist
• Network Technician
• Video Game Designer

Instructor: Bobbie Bastian