Utah Computer Programming 1
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 60
- Timeframe Semester
Utah Computer Programming 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to design, code, and test their programs while applying mathematical concepts. Students begin with Karel the Dog before moving into Python to work with variables and data types, user input, operators, conditionals, and loops, applying each in projects of their own design and exploring the roles that make up a professional software development team.
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MODULES - 8
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.
Students learn the basics of programming by writing programs that interact with users through the keyboard.
Students write a program that allows users to create their own Mad Lib stories using variables and user input.
Students teach their programs to make decisions based on the information it receives.
Students write a program that quizzes users on a series of multiple-choice questions and checks their answers.
Students learn how to write more efficient code by using loops as shortcuts.
Students write a program to provide feedback on whether the entered password is correct or incorrect.
Students learn the key roles and responsibilities of members of a software development team.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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Yes. This is CodeHS's updated Utah Computer Programming 1 course, rebuilt for Utah's revised Computer Programming standards. To cover the full Computer Programming 1 and 2 sequence, including the new standards on responsible computing and the use of AI tools, pair this course with Utah Computer Programming 2 or use the year-long Utah Computer Programming 1 and 2 course.
CodeHS offers the Utah Computer Programming curriculum in three configurations built from the same content, so schools can pick whichever fits their schedule. Utah Computer Programming 1 is the first semester and covers programming fundamentals through loops. Utah Computer Programming 2 is the second semester and picks up at functions, continuing through data structures, file input and output, and objects. Utah Computer Programming 1 and 2 is the full year in a single course.
No. Utah Computer Programming 1 is designed as a true first course and assumes no prior programming experience. Students start by giving simple commands to Karel the Dog before writing any Python, so beginners build confidence before syntax enters the picture. All students need is comfort with basic algebra and typing, and all coding happens in the browser with nothing to install.
