Description
This an introduction to computer programming. Both, Scratch (a programming language created by MIT), and Java will be used for illustrating programming concepts, such as variables, constants, instructions, looping, conditional statements, operators, programs, threads, user interface, boolean logic, event handling, algorithms, operating systems, and compilers. While students will be learning Scratch, and some Java, this course is really about acquiring skills needed to become a computer programmer in any language.

Prerequisite
You should have already taken Algebra, and be in High School K9-K12.

Course Materials

Week 1

Slides
Scratch Robot1

Week 2

Slides
Java SumNumbers1
Scratch SumNumbers1
Scratch Mean1

Week 3

Slides
Java PrimeNumber1
Java StraightLine
Java Parabola
Scratch StraightLine
Scratch PrimeNumber1

Week 4

Slides

Week 5

Slides
Scratch YearlySalary1 (using If-then-else)
Scratch YearlySalary2 (using List)
Java YearlySalary2 (using Array)

Week 6

Slides
Scratch Find Minimum
Scratch Swap Elements
Scratch Sort Ascending

Week 7

Slides
Scratch Bubble Sort
Scratch Synchronize Jump Walk

Week 8

Slides
Java SelectionSort (class)
Java SortGrades (client code)
Java Selection Sort – Abstract class
Java Selection Sort – Ascending order concrete class
Java Selection Sort – Desceding order concrete class

Week 9

Review