Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
Overview of programming and its applications
Introduction to problem-solving techniques
Understanding algorithms and pseudocode
Hands-on activity: Solving simple problems using pseudocode
Lesson 2: Introduction to Programming Languages
Exploring different programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
Syntax, data types, and variables
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
Overview of programming and its applications
Introduction to problem-solving techniques
Understanding algorithms and pseudocode
Hands-on activity: Solving simple problems using pseudocode
Lesson 2: Introduction to Programming Languages
Exploring different programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
Syntax, data types, and variables
Writing and executing basic programs
Hands-on activity: Writing and running "Hello, World!" program in a selected programming language
Lesson 3: Control Structures
Introduction to control structures (if statements, loops)
Conditional statements and Boolean logic
Iteration and loops (while, for)
Hands-on activity: Writing programs using conditional statements and loops
Lesson 4: Functions and Modular Programming
Understanding the concept of functions
Defining and using functions
Parameter passing and return values
Modular programming and code reuse
Hands-on activity: Creating and using functions to solve problems
Lesson 5: Arrays and Lists
Introduction to arrays and lists
Manipulating array elements
Common array operations (sorting, searching)
Hands-on activity: Working with arrays and lists in programming exercises
Lesson 6: File Input and Output
Reading from and writing to files
File handling operations (opening, closing, reading, writing)
Hands-on activity: Reading data from a file and performing operations on it
Lesson 7: Debugging and Error Handling
Identifying and fixing common errors in programs
Debugging techniques and tools
Error handling and exception handling
Hands-on activity: Debugging programs and implementing error handling mechanisms
Lesson 8: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Overview of object-oriented programming
Classes, objects, and methods
Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism
Hands-on activity: Creating and using classes and objects in programming exercises
Lesson 9: Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
Understanding algorithms and their efficiency
Introduction to common data structures (e.g., stacks, queues, linked lists)
Basic algorithm analysis and complexity
Hands-on activity: Implementing and analyzing algorithms and data structures
Lesson 10: Software Development Life Cycle
Introduction to software development methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile)
Planning, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance phases
Hands-on activity: Working on a small-scale software project, following a development life cycle