Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Corgi)
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 125
- Timeframe Year
This course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem solving skills. Students learn material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in computer science and can program in JavaScript upon completion.
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Programación con Karel
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world. |
Desafíos de Karel
Students apply all the foundational concepts from Intro to Karel to solve new challenges. |
Conceptos básicos de JavaScript
Students learn the basics of JavaScript including variables, user input, mathematics, and functions. |
El lienzo y los gráficos
Students learn how to add graphics objects and position them on the canvas. |
Desafíos con gráficos
Students apply what they have learned about graphics and basic JavaScript to complete a set of challenges. |
Estructuras de control
Students learn how to use control structures such as if/else statements and loops to make advanced programs in JavaScript. |
Desafíos con estructuras de control
Students apply the foundational concepts from the Control Structures module to solve new challenges. |
Funciones
Students learn to write reusable code with functions, parameters, and return values, and explore the impact of variable scopes. |
Desafíos con funciones
Students use what they have learned in the Functions module to solve new challenges. |
Animación y juegos
Students learn how to make objects move around the screen and let users interact using the mouse! |
Desafíos con animación
Students apply all the foundational concepts from the Animations module to solve new challenges. |
Proyecto: Breakout
Students learn how to make their own Breakout game from scratch using JavaScript. |
Proyecto final
Students apply the skills they've learned throughout the course to create an original program! |
Examen final
This course ends with a 25 question multiple choice exam. |
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