NANODEGREE PROGRAM SYLLABUS Introduction To Programming

NANODEGREE PROGR AM SYLL ABUSIntroduction toProgrammingNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisor

OverviewNo prior experience with programming is required. You will need to be comfortable with basic computerskills, such as managing files, running programs and using a web browser to navigate the Internet.You will need to be self-driven and genuinely interested in the subject. No matter how well structuredthe program is, any attempt to learn programming will involve many hours of studying, practice andexperimentation. Success in this program requires meeting the deadlines set for your cohort and devotingat least 10 hours per week to your work. This requires some tenacity and is especially difficult to do if youdon’t find the subject interesting or aren’t willing to play around and tinker with your code — so drive,curiosity and an adventurous attitude are highly recommended!Additionally you will need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spokenEnglish.Estimated Time:4 months at10hrs/weekPrerequisites:No codingexperience neededFlexible Learning:Self-paced, soyou can learn onthe schedule thatworks best for youNeed Help?udacity.com/advisorDiscuss this programwith an enrollmentadvisor.Need Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 2

Course 1: Intro to HTMLFor this section, you will submit your very first programming file containing HTML code. HTML is the codinglanguage for building websites. We recommend taking notes from this section and using your notes as the contentfor your HTML file. This project is a lab that is auto-graded in the classroom.LEARNING OUTCOMESLESSON ONEWelcome to theNanodegree Understand how to set up for the program on yourpersonal device Introduction to the “Programmer Mindset” Successfully write and render your first lines of HTML codewith a text editor and browserLESSON TWONanodegreeOrientation Understand how to submit projects Understand student support services that are offeredfor students Adopt habits of successful studentsLESSON THREEThe World Wide Web High-level overview on how the web works Components of the web: browsers, HTTP requests,servers, the internet, etc.HTML Basics HTML tags Adding images HTML syntax Whitespace Inline vs block elements HTML document structureLESSON FOURNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 3

Course 2: Intro to CSSIn this section, you’ll learn both HTML and CSS — both languages for developing websites. For the project,you’ll use HTML and CSS to make animal trading cards. You will apply your knowledge of HTML documentstructure to your HTML file and then create custom CSS styling based on your preferences. This project willdemonstrate your understanding of linking CSS files in HTML files, implementing CSS classes to avoidrepetition, as well create semantically organized HTML code.Course Project :Animal Trading CardsIn this project, you’ll be creating a trading card for your favoriteanimal. You will use your knowledge of HTML to create the structurefor your trading card. Then you will use CSS styling to design it.LEARNING OUTCOMESLESSON ONEAdding CSS toHTML Understanding CSS basics Divs, spans and classes Semantic tags Using DevTools in the browser Verifying HTML and CSS files Debugging HTML and CSS code Page structure Visual styling Designing with boxesLESSON TWOAnimal TradingCards Apply what you’ve learned to create your first code-reviewedprojectNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 4

Course 3: Intro to PythonIn this section, you will learn the Python programming language. You will finish by building your owninteractive game using Python that can be shared with your friends.Create an interactive game in Python using modules, loops,conditionals and functions. Building this program will affirm yourunderstanding of Python syntax, give you practice with fundamentalprogramming logic, and demonstrate your ability to solve problemswith code.Course Project :Adventure GameLEARNING OUTCOMESLESSON ONETurtles & Python Write your first lines of Python code using turtles — a visualmodule that displays colorful rendition of programmingLESSON TWOFunctions Part 1 Learn how to use functions to take an input and transform itinto some output Explore syntax error messages and troubleshoot basic PythoncodeLESSON THREEFunctions Part 2 Understand the difference between print and returnstatements Learn how to manage the flow of a computer program usingBoolean values, if statements and while loopsLESSON FOURShell Workshop Understand and practice working with the Command LineInterface (CLI)Python at Home Installing Python and learning Command Line Interface (CLI)basics Learn how to store values in variables and work with textas strings Selecting substrings with string indexingLESSON FIVENeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 5

LESSON SIXStrings & Lists Learn how to store values in variables and work with text asstrings Selecting substrings with string indexing Use string methods: slicing, concatenation, find and replace Use lists to store more complex data Use for loops to programmatically access each item withina listLESSON SEVENVersion Controlwith Git Learn about the benefits of version control and installversion controlWorking with Files Understand how files are created and stored in computermemory Learn how to list files in a directory, work with filenames andmove and organize files Learn how to read text from a text file, process that textusing string operations, and write text to another text file Work through some common bugs in text processingObjects & Classes Understand the difference between objects and classes inprogramming Define a new class, understand the “self” and define specialmethods like initializers Create instance variables Learn about inheritance, super classes and class variablesLESSON EIGHTLESSON NINENeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 6

Course 4: Intro to JavaScriptLearn the history of JavaScript and how it compares to Python programming. Understand how the DOM isformed, what nodes and elements are, and how to select items from the DOM. By the end, you’ll writeJavaScript code that allows the user to create a grid of squares representing their design, and apply colors tothose squares to create a digital masterpieceCourse Project :Pixel Art MakerFor this project, you’ll build a single-page web app that allows usersto draw pixel art on a customizable canvas!LEARNING OUTCOMESLESSON ONEWhat is JavaScript? Understand the history of JavaScript and start writing yourcode immediately using the JavaScript consoleLESSON TWOData Types & Variables Learn to represent real-world data using JavaScriptvariables and distinguish between the different data typesin the languageLESSON THREEConditionals Learn how to add logic to your JavaScript programs usingconditional statementsLESSON FOURLoops Harness the power of JavaScript loops to reduce codeduplication and automate repetitive tasksLESSON FIVEFunctions Dive into the world of JavaScript functions. Learn toharness their power to streamline and organize yourprogramsLESSON SIXArrays Learn how to use arrays to store complex data in yourJavaScript programsLESSON SEVENObjects Meet the next JavaScript data structure: the object. Learnto use it to store complex data alongside arraysNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 7

LESSON EIGHTES6 Syntax Learn how to update your code to comply with this majorJavaScript updateLESSON NINEThe Document ObjectModel Understand how the DOM is formed, what nodes andelements are, and how to select items from the DOMLESSON TENCreating Content withJavascript Use JavaScript and DOM methods to create new pagecontent, update existing content and delete contentLESSON ELEVENWorking with BrowserEvents Learn what an event is, how to listen for an event andrespond to it, what data is included with an event, and thephases of an eventNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 8

ExtracurricularIn this section, there is no project submission. Instead, you will explore a quick overview of the vastworld of programming. After this section, you’ll have a better understanding of different options youhave as a programmer.LEARNING OUTCOMESLESSON ONEFront-End ProgrammingLearn about front-end web developers who create intuitiveand responsive websitesLESSON TWOBack-End ProgrammingLearn about back-end web programmers who write serverside code to build web apps that serve millions of peopleworldwideLESSON THREEMobile ProgrammingLearn about mobile programming and the differencesbetween iOS and Android programmingLESSON FOURData AnalysisProgrammingLearn about data analysts who analyze data to directgrowth and make informed decisionsNeed Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 9

Our Classroom ExperienceREAL-WORLD PROJECTSBuild your skills through industry-relevant projects. Getpersonalized feedback from our network of 900 projectreviewers. Our simple interface makes it easy to submityour projects as often as you need and receive unlimitedfeedback on your work.KNOWLEDGEFind answers to your questions with Knowledge, ourproprietary wiki. Search questions asked by other students,connect with technical mentors, and discover in real-timehow to solve the challenges that you encounter.STUDENT HUBLeverage the power of community through a simple, yetpowerful chat interface built within the classroom. UseStudent Hub to connect with fellow students in yourprogram as you support and learn from each other.WORKSPACESSee your code in action. Check the output and quality ofyour code by running them on workspaces that are a partof our classroom.QUIZZESCheck your understanding of concepts learned in theprogram by answering simple and auto-graded quizzes.Easily go back to the lessons to brush up on conceptsanytime you get an answer wrong.CUSTOM STUDY PLANSPreschedule your study times and save them to yourpersonal calendar to create a custom study plan. Programregular reminders to keep track of your progress towardyour goals and completion of your program.PROGRESS TRACKERStay on track to complete your Nanodegree program withuseful milestone reminders.Need Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 10

Learn with the BestKarl KruegerKelly HowardI N S T R U C TO RI N S T R U C TO RKarl is a Course Developer at Udacity.Before joining Udacity, Karl was a SiteReliability Engineer (SRE) at Google foreight years, building automation andmonitoring to keep the world’s busiestweb services online.Kelly is the Product Lead for the WebDevelopment Nanodegree programs atUdacity.Julia Van CleveJames ParkesI N S T R U C TO RI N S T R U C TO RJulia is a Content Developer at Udacityand was previously a middle school mathteacher in San Jose, CA. She also dabbledin freelance web development, designingwebsites for small businesses in the BayArea.James received his degree in ComputerScience and Mathematics, then went onto become a Udacity instructor in severalprograms. His personal mission is clear:to open the doors of opportunity forothers by empowering them with excellenteducational experiences.Need Help? Speak with an Advisor: www.udacity.com/advisorIntroduction to Programming 11