Students learn to think like a computer scientist and apply an engineering approach to problem-solving, with a focus on creating and implementing complex algorithms from scratch.
This program helps students develop foundational computer science skills by learning to think like a computer scientist and apply an engineering approach to complex problem-solving. The curriculum is programming language-agnostic, allowing students to complete assignments in languages such as Java, C#, or Python. Key activities include creating and implementing complex algorithms from scratch and utilizing techniques for data structures like arrays, lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, and binary trees. Students will also learn to quantify algorithm efficiency in terms of speed (Big O notation) and memory. The course aims to provide a fundamental grasp of how computers and programming languages operate, preparing students for more advanced coding challenges.
A typical day involves real-time online classes via Zoom, focusing on instruction and hands-on assignments related to algorithms and data structures.
This course is ideal for incoming 9th to 12th graders with basic computer science knowledge and experience in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C#, or similar), who can confidently use procedures, functions, loops, conditionals, and basic data types.
University of Washington, Seattle Campus / Virtual
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