This course is a college-level first course in computing. It takes a fairly traditional approach, emphasizing problem solving, design, and programming as the core skills of computer science. However, these ideas are illustrated using a non-traditional language, namely JavaScript.
This course has a single overarching goal: to introduce fundamental computer science concepts as simply as possible without being simplistic. Using JavaScript is central to this goal. JavaScript is very flexible and makes experimentation easy. Solutions to simple problems are simply and elegantly expressed.
JavaScript provides a great laboratory and introduction to the Web Programming and Development course. This course covers Git, Git Hub, HTML, CSS, jQuery and JavaScript.
Brayden Lemke
Instructor
- Introduction to Programming
- Program Hours: 90 hours
- Campus Location: Lehi Main
Program Snapshot
Registration Eligibility: Adults and high school students who are age 16 and older and at least a junior in high school.
Registration Availability: Registration will open again on June 16, 2020, and class will start on July 6th. Registration is open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month thereafter. Students usually start the following Monday. To check seat availability, create a new student account in the MTECH Student Portal and check seat availability or call Student Services at 801-753-6282.
Program Length: 90 Hours.
Times: Evenings. See schedule details below.
Locations: MTECH Lehi Main Campus, Lehi Trades and Tech Building (August 2020).
Financial Aid Eligible: This program is not eligible for Financial Aid or Veterans Assistance.
Prerequisites
High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration.
MTECH Counselor: Students enrolling in this program must meet with an MTECH Academic and Career Counselor prior to registration. To schedule an appointment please visit mtec.edu/counseling.
Entrance Assessment: Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.
New Student Orientation: Students must complete the brief MTECH New Student Orientation prior to first day of class. To learn more visit mtec.edu/nso.
Basic computer skills are required.
Introduction to Programming is a prerequisite course for the Web Programming and Development program.
Schedule
| Session | Location | Room | Start Date | End Date | Start Time | End Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lehi | 313 | OE/OE | OE/OE | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th |
This program is a HYBRID program. Students attend class Monday through Thursday at their registered time. On Friday, students will be assigned a HYBRID assignment to complete outside of class. All Hybrid assignments must be completed and submitted by 7:30 am on the following Monday for credit, otherwise the student will receive an absence.
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $40.00 | |
| Facilities Fee | $50.00 | |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | |
| Program Fees | $50.00 | |
| Tuition | $189.00 | |
| TOTAL | $389.00 | All tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. |