Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers

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Video Title	Minutes
00: Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers - Course Introduction	13
01: Getting Started	30
02: A Tour of Scratch	42
03: More Scratch Features	33
04: Problem Solving	36
05: Variables, Operators and Input	29
06: Threads and Tying It All Together	24
Total:	3 Hours 25 Minutes

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• Exercise Guide
• Lab Setup Guide

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Description

This course presents programming skills to the nonprogrammer. By the end of the course you will be creating programs to calculate square roots, asking for input from the user and moving graphics objects around the screen. This course hopes to prepare you for continuing your programming skills by moving onto other more traditional programming languages.

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Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers Outline

Module 00: Introduction to Programming for Non-Programmers - Course Introduction

Module 01: Getting Started

• Programming Concepts
• Types of Languages
• What Makes a Good Programmer?
• Demo: Installing the Scratch Environment

Module 02: A Tour of Scratch

• Basic Areas
• Sprites
• How to Build a Scratch Script
• Comments
• Workshop

Module 03: More Scratch Features

• Costumes
• Backgrounds
• Help Features
• 3 Types of Scratch Blocks
• Workshop

Module 04: Problem Solving

• Math, Movement and Puzzle Problems
• Basic Steps in Problem Solving
• Algorithms
• Scratch Cards
• Workshop

Module 05: Variables, Operators and Input

• Creating and Using Variables
• Mathematical Operators
• Asking Questions and Getting Answers
• Using Answers in Control Blocks
• Workshop

Module 06: Threads and Tying It All Together

• Threads
• Broadcasting
• Workshop
• Comparison of Scratch Programs to C
• Review

 

 

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Prerequisites

You need to have basic familiarity with computers. While you don't need any programming experience or knowledge, you should feel comfortable around a computer as a user.  If you do not have this experience, we recommend the following GogoTraining courses:

• Fundamentals of Operating Systems

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Hardware/Software Requirements

Hardware:

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or 7, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Ubuntu 9.04 or later
• 120 MB free space to install
• Display: 800x480 or larger with 16-bit color or greater
• Sound: Speakers or headphones and microphone

Software:

• Scratch Version 1.4 - Will be installed during the course

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Objectives

As a result of taking this course, you will be able to:

• Write scripts to manipulate graphics objects on the screen
• Collect input from the user and make decisions based on that input
• Communicate between separately running scripts
• Perform math calculations and do comparisons

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