Include a brief summary of the course topics and requirements, the general format of the course, and the methods of evaluation.


== Skills and knowledge students should have prior to beginning the course: ==


  * No prior programming experience required
  * You are required to have a Raspberry Pi computer (model b, b+ or b-version 2).  We do sell pi-kits in the first week of school for people who have not already purchased one.  You will also need an HDMI cable, power  supply and SD card.


== Course Learning Objectives: ==

  - write programs using the C programming language. 
  - use conditionals and loops to control program flow. 
  - use good programming style.
  - debug and test programs.
  - create usable programs and evaluate program usability.
  - obtain and use input from the program user.
  - use arrays in programs.
  - create and use functions.


== Course Format: ==

  * Lecture format: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.  Labs are very important
  * Online materials location and format: extensive online information and self-help materials
  * Lab or tutorial format and expectations: You will be expected to bring your Raspberry Pi computer to every lab.  


== Method of evaluation: ==

  * Number of Assignments: 5
  * Number of Graded Labs: 2 lab exams
  * Number of Quizzes: 4
  * Formal Midterm? NO
  * Course project? NO
  * Final Exam? YES
  * Group work? NO
  * mostly programming assignments? YES
  * Written documents? NO

daily practise 20%
lab exams 20%
online quizzes 10%
final exam 35%
assignments 15%