High School: Hands-On Coding with the BBC Microbit

Create unique art, music, games, and robotics projects and bring them to life on your very own Microbit

 

Have you ever been curious about computer programming and how to code your very own pocket-sized computer? In this  course, we will dive into the basics of computer programming using both Python and JavaScript languages. We will then apply what we’ve learned to program our own amazing microcontrollers. This will include creating unique art, music, games, and robotics projects and then bringing them to life on your very own Microbit!

What You Will Learn

Students in High School: Hands-On Coding with the BBC Microbit will:

• Discuss and apply various concepts from CS including loops, functions, and variables
• Utilize their coding skills to program their very own Microbit Microcontroller
• Demonstrate an understanding of multiple coding languages and their features
• Create unique projects using their developed skills in coding

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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.

Course Number: CSE-90173
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023

$175

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• SECTION ID:

  171633

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Billingsley, Lance

  Lance is a passionate educator and outdoor enthusiast with a deep respect and admiration for the ocean. From his early days as an ocean lifeguard to his career path in education, he is a dedicated lifelong learner.  After graduating and receiving his Masters Degree in Education from the University of California San Diego, he went on to teach in a variety of math and science K12 settings throughout San Diego. After fostering a wonderful community of student learners from a variety of STEM classroom settings, he took a leap and moved to Indonesia to work at the Eco Focused Green School, Bali. For several years he taught a variety of exciting courses from bamboo robotics, to permaculture all while using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to guide his instruction. ...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/24/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  This is a live online course that does not use Canvas. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom information (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's account). Students are responsible for purchasing supplies. Supply information can be found by copying the following link into the address bar on your computer or mobile device: https://go.ucsd.edu/42yCNJ4 Contact srs@ucsd.edu with all questions.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/31/2023	Mon	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
8/1/2023	Tue	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
8/2/2023	Wed	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
8/3/2023	Thu	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.
8/4/2023	Fri	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.