About me

• I am an Alumni Service Corps teacher.
• I graduated from Saint Louis University in May 2019.
• Major: Computer Science
• Minor: English
• I have interned at software companies and at research labs.
• I have experience coding in multiple programming languages.
• Java, Python, JavaScript, R, C, C++, X86 Assembly, Go
• I am most interested in the field of Human-Computer Interaction.

Nerd/Geek/Dork/Dweeb

Hypothesis: We are all nerdy about something.

About you

1. Name
2. Grade level
3. Why did you sign up for this class?
4. What are your technical or computer science-related interests?
5. What are your non-technical interests or hobbies?
6. What are you a nerd about?

Course pre-requisites: Mathematics

• You must be in advanced or accelerated math
• The following classes are NOT advanced or accelerated:
• Geometry with Mrs. Kresovic
• Algebra 2 w/ Mr. Cleary
• Precalculus w/ Mrs. McDevitt

Course pre-requisites: Computers

• You are required to have your own computer for this course. This is listed in the course handbook as a requirement for this course.
• You are also required to keep this computer in working condition throughout the semester. A damaged or inoperable computer is not an excuse to miss deadlines.
• A few (2) computers are available for students to use in class if they are unable to purchase a computer.
• This requirement can be satisfied by the cheapest computer you can find. Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux work best. Avoid Chromebooks, if possible.

Course material

• I assume you know nothing about computer programming (but I assume you are a reasonably good critical thinker).
• I base my presentations and assignments off of the course textbook, with some modifications to exercises and editions to outdated content.
• My goal is to get through 6 chapters of the text.
• The text has 16 chapters and you are welcome to work ahead if you like.
• However, you cannot use future material to make current problems easier (i.e. using chapter seven techniques to solve a chapter five problem).

Review of the syllabus

Course objectives

• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Creative
• Interdisciplinary
• Ethical

Course mechanics: in class

• Notes on the readings
• Chapter reading quizzes
• Programming examples and exercises
• Programming assignments (solo and group)
• Chapter practical quizzes

Course mechanics: website

• Everything will be posted online.
• syllabus
• notes w/ examples
• assignments
• feedback form

Code example

You may see code in the lectures in this format:

public class Lecture_0 {

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    System.out.println("I love computer programming!");
  }

}
					

For next class:

• Google form about you.
• Install JDK and Geany via the links I share with you.

Thank you!