Kickstart your coding journey! Introduction to Programming equips high school and college students with essential programming skills, whether you're new to programming or sharpening your coding abilities. Build a strong foundation for advanced studies and tech careers!
This course emphasizes hands-on experience with programming languages, problem-solving techniques, and computational thinking. Students will explore fundamental programming concepts, including variables, control structures, functions, and data structures, using a practical and interactive curriculum. Reusable materials and, where applicable, the CodeHS curriculum enhance the learning experience.
Course name and section:
COMSC-150CP: Computer Programming (Section TBD) June 9-13, 2025
Apply, Submit, & Enroll
- Apply to DVC for Summer (Starting NOW)
- Create a CCCOpen account and then continue on to the DVC application
- Receive DVC student ID# (7-digits w/o letters) via email from InSite
- Receive InSite and Canvas username and password via email from InSite
- Submit Special Admissions Recommendation Form (Starting MARCH)
- Only for students not graduating high school this spring or earlier
- Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
- Must be signed by student, parent, and high school counselor
- Register in DVC course through your InSite Portal (Starting MAY)]
- Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
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