C S 111

Design

Design and develop moderate to medium-sized programs, using both object-oriented and functional paradigms. Students will approach the creative process of software design as a spiritually strengthening endeavor, learning to bring structure and purpose to complex systems.

Confidence

Demonstrate increased confidence in the ability to design, develop, and test programs. This growing self-reliance is character building, as students recognize their potential to master difficult skills and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Algorithms

Effectively use basic algorithms including recursion, merge sort, and others. Students will engage in the intellectually enlarging study of algorithmic efficiency, recognizing the elegance and order inherent in well-designed computational logic.

Data Structures and Abstraction

Use data structures, modules, classes, and functions to organize information and behavior within a program. This mastery over data and complexity prepares students for lifelong learning by providing them with the mental frameworks necessary to adapt to a constantly evolving technical landscape.

Modules & Libraries

Independently read documentation for external python packages and extend program functionality. This autonomy encourages a habit of lifelong learning, teaching students how to seek out and apply new knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Testing and Debugging

Write unit tests and use debuggers to identify the source of bugs. The iterative process of identifying and correcting errors is a character building exercise that fosters humility, persistence, and a commitment to integrity and truth.

Computing and Service

Write programs that accomplish tasks relevant to computer science, such as data visualization or internet protocols. Students will view these technical applications as a means of service, using their intellectually enlarging skills to address the needs of a global society.