The objective of this course is to introduce basic programming techniques. The programming language used during the course is Javascript. The techniques covered in the course are generic, and students will be able to make use of them for programming in other languages, like Processing. During the course students will acquire knowledge on: - Fundamentals of the imperative programming - Fundamentals of structured programming - Language data types - JavaScript computing language syntax - Program testing and debugging Related to specific skills, students will be able to: - Analyze and understand JavaScript programs - Localize and fix syntax and functional errors - Analyze and understand algorithms written in pseudocode or in flow diagrams - Design and develop simple algorithms based on given prerequisites - Develop simple programs from flow diagrams, pseudocode or functional descriptions - Design, develop and execute program test plans

1. Introduction 1.1 Computer architecture 1.2 Programming languages 1.3 Program compilation and execution 2. Programming fundamentals 2.1 Programming paradigms 2.2 Program elements: data and algorithms 2.3 Basic programming tools: algorithms, flow diagrams and pseudocode 3. Programming 3.1 Processing language characteristics 3.2 Expressions 3.3 Operators 4. Flow Control Statements 4.1 Decision-Making Statements 4.2 Looping Statements 5. Scripts and Functions 5.1 Functions 5.2 Scripts 6. Data Structures 6.1 Arrays 6.2 Characters and Text 6.3 Structures

The teaching methodology includes: Lectures. Teachers will present the theoretic concepts. It is expected that students participate actively in the lectures. Basic documentation (lecture notes, bibliography, and complementary documentation) will be accessible to students through the web-based learning platform. Students have to read and study the basic documentation (student work). Students will learn to develop basic programs following guided problems. Problem solving. Students, guided by teachers, will solve a set of representative problems during problem sessions in order to apply the theoretic concepts. Before attending the session, students will prepare the problem solutions as much as possible (student work). This allows the session is focused on concepts or specific problems that are more difficult for the student. Sometimes students will present their solutions in public session. Forum. Students may ask doubts and make comments or suggestions to teachers and other students of their group regarding lectures, laboratory assignments and problem solving, using the web platform. Besides, students may consult forum and participate actively by answering other students' questions or complementing other students' comments.