Introduction to Computers & Programming

Introduction to Computers & Programming

Gain insights into basic computer anatomy, binary systems, and program lifecycles. Delve into logic building and core programming concepts with hands-on exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Beginner

30 Lessons

6h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into basic computer anatomy, binary systems, and program lifecycles. Delve into logic building and core programming concepts with hands-on exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning.

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This course includes

9 Playgrounds
6 Quizzes

This course includes

9 Playgrounds
6 Quizzes

Course Overview

This language-agnostic course is your guide to programming and acquiring problem-solving skills. You will start reviewing the anatomy of computers and the binary number system. You will then look at the lifecycle of a program before moving on to the core concepts of programming. Overall, the primary focus of this course is logic building within the context of computer science and programming. Throughout each chapter, you will get hands-on experience with exercises and quizzes to solidify what you’ve learne...Show More

What You'll Learn

Learning the anatomy of a computer

Learning how information is represented in a computer

Understanding the lifecycle of a program

Learning the key steps to solving problems

Learning to write pseudocode

Learning to draw flowcharts

Discovering how conditional statements are used in programs

Understanding how repetition is achieved in programs

What You'll Learn

Learning the anatomy of a computer

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

Get familiar with fundamental programming concepts, computer anatomy, and basic problem-solving tools.
2.

Getting to Know Computers

Look at computer components, binary data, programming basics, and program lifecycles.
3.

Problem Solving

Break apart problem-solving steps, pseudocode, flowcharts, and practical programming challenges.
4.

Variables

Enhance your skills in understanding variables, calculations, and swapping values using pseudocode.
7.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Build on foundational knowledge to start coding in C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

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