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Engineering and Computer Science

Introduction to Programming: Building with Software

Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
Grades: 9 – 12

Dates: June 16 – July 3, 2025
Class meeting time: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT (Synchronous class meeting during this time)
Asynchronous work (an average of 5 hours daily) completed independently.

Teacher: Navarun Jagatpal
Office Hours: By appointment by individual students.

Course Description:
This course provides a true introduction to computer programming for students with no previous experience. Fundamental concepts of programming are taught primarily using Python. Students will gain working skills in Python, with emphasis placed on developing collaborative problem-solving capabilities, leadership, and presentation skills as students work on many individual and team projects. The ethics of software design is also addressed.