JAN 104 - Coding is Fun!

Modality: Remote
Level: Lower Division (100 Level): For First-Year Students ONLY
Course Times: 2:45pm - 5:25pm
Note: See the Jan Term website for meeting days if not specified here.
Course Materials Fee: None

Instructor(s): Margitay-Becht, András
Email: am17@stmarys-ca.edu

This course is aimed at students who have no experience in programming but would like to get a quick introduction to the field. This course introduces students to the basics of programming, algorithm development, and computational thinking. These are essential skills for a 21st-century professional life and can complement a student’s training in other disciplines. Some students may also continue to pursue further study using a CS or DS minor, CS certificate, etc.

Programming is a highly creative activity that can be rather fulfilling, but the stigma surrounding it can scare people away. This course focuses on a series of fun interactive activities that will see the students discover for themselves the basics of computational thinking. The aim of this course is to show that programming can be fun, and that anyone can do it.
No prior computer programming experience is required.

The course will be offered in a Synchronous Online modality

Prerequisites & Notes
NOT having taken CS-102; NOT having taken CS-121

Credits: 3-CU