Course Goals (GVC)

COURSE GOALS - Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (Utah State Strands and Standards)

• Students will be familiar with and use a programming language IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

  • Demonstrate concept knowledge of different languages

  • Demonstrate the ability to use and IDE

• Students will understand program development methodology.

  • Demonstrate the ability to use good programming style

  • Understand the software development life cycle

  • Identify the components of a programming language syntax

• Students will demonstrate effective use of commands and operations.

  • Employ basic use of elements and data types of a programming language

  • Employ basic arithmetic expressions

• Students will properly employ control and loop structures.

  • Demonstrate the ability to use relational and logical operators in programs

  • Demonstrate the ability to use decisions in programs

  • Demonstrate the ability to use loops in programs

• Students will be aware of career opportunities in the Computer Programming/Software Engineering industry and ethical applications.

  • Investigate career opportunities, trends, and requirements related to computer programming/software engineering careers

  • Have an understanding of current ethical issues dealing with computer programming and information in society