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Major Concepts/Content: Introduction to Programming Languages will utilize languages that meet needs specified in the Essential Objectives, such as Logo or BASIC.  This hands-on laboratory course is designed to teach students the concepts, skills and processes involved in programming a computer, to include significant experiences with major language features.

Major Instructional Activities: Students will analyze a problem, design a solution, write the program needed to solve the problem, test the program and make the necessary corrections in the program.  Activities will include hands-on programming, group and individual assignments and special projects.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Assessment will be accomplished by:

• Success may be demonstrated by written tests, oral tests, class work, projects, or other means deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to

• Define programming vocabulary specific to the chosen programming language.
• Utilize the input/output procedures of the language in addition to storage and retrieval of programs.
• Write programs in a structured format.
• Create logical programming solutions using boolean logic, iteration, variables, conditionals, data types and super and sub procedures.
• Recognize and correct program faults (debug).
• Promote the ethical use of computers.

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