The primary structures of any language are explained. Students then write programs and key them into the computer via a word processor. The course emphasizes hands-on operation of the computer. This class is excellent training in logical thinking and organization. Additional programming structures and variable types are taught.
Students learn to use arrays, nested loops, subprograms, and menu driven programs.
This course is for the student who wants to seriously study computer programming, perhaps as a career, or in preparation for college level courses in programming. Two-dimensional array, user defined functions, data files, and error handlers are some of the topics covered.