Learning Objectives

Video Lessons

Reference

Testing for Understanding

  1. TFU #1
  2. TFU #2
  3. TFU #3
  4. TFU #4
  5. TFU #5

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Course Description

Recursion is a powerful method used in computer science to break a problem down into simpler problems. In this course, students use recursion to draw fractals, translate sentences into Pig Latin, or simulate the growth of trees or the movement of animals. In addition to MicroWorlds, the Berkeley Logo environment will be made available to students. Berkeley Logo is a free development environment with special functions and features that will enable MicroWorlds users to take the next step in programming with Logo. Picking up where Bits & Blocks 1 leaves off, students will also deepen their understanding of game genres and effective programming practices. This course is great preparation for work with other list processing languages like Scheme, which is used in university computer science courses and is a valuable tool in computer science research.

Course Formats

In addition to whole class, small group and one-on-one discussions, lessons are delivered in a range of online formats to support independent study and differentiate instruction based on your needs.

  • Video Lessons on various topics
  • Readings with problem-solving tips
  • Examples of solutions to sample problems in text and MicroWorlds project formats
  • Problems for you to solve, with solutions
  • Study Material for Exams with solutions
  • Support Material for Project Development including online documents and sample projects
  • iGoogle Accounts for communicating your reflections, questions and concerns about the course and its content, and receiving help
  • Course workspace with more details on course requirements

Content Development

TJ Leone

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