Course Description
This course will introduce students to computer programming using the C++ programming language. C++ is a programming language used in many applications, across many different industries. Through this course, students will learn the basic syntax necessary to write a computer program and how to attack a problem using the proper planning techniques. Students will learn about control structures, loops, procedures, arrays and much more.
Another important aspect of this course is learning how to collaborate with other students. Each student will be put in a group of 3 and will work together to meet the objectives of the module. Collaborating with other students is essential to success of students in this course, as well as a much-needed life skill. There is a synchronous meeting that will take place during one evening or weekend slot per week that students are expected to attend. Meeting times to be determined at the beginning of the term.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Mr. Nicollerat
Mr. Nicollerat has a Master of Science in Computer Science and in addition to his many years with AVLI, has taught computer science courses at St. Louis University High School, Webster University, and Fontbonne University. He has also been a baseball coach for nearly 40 years, has raised and coached four children, and now has beautiful grandchildren running all around. With all of these experiences, Mr. Nicollerat thinks he has been blessed to be able to grow and learn as an exceptional father, a caring and loving grandfather, a teacher, and as a coach.