55337 Introduction to Programming

Explain core programming fundamentals such as computer storage and processing. Explain computer number systems such as binary. Create and use variables and constants in programs. Explain how to create and use functions in a program. Create and use decisions structures in a computer program. Create and use repetition (loops) in a computer program. Explain pseudocode and its role in programming. Explain the basic computer data structures such as arrays, lists, stacks, and queues. Implement object-oriented programming concepts. Create and use classes in a computer program. Implement encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Describe the base class library (BCL) in the .NET Framework. Explain the application security concepts. Implement simple I/O in a computer program. Identify application errors and explain how to debug an application and handle errors. Identify the performance considerations for applications.
 

This course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented programming concepts. They will typically be high school students, post-secondary school students, or career changers, with no prior programming experience. They might want to gain an understanding of the core programming fundamentals before moving on to more advanced courses such as Programming in C#.