Introduction to Computer Science

About the Class

Introduction to Computer Science is a free, semester-long high school computer science course offered at Bletchley Commons. This is a beginner's class in computers for those who want more than mere programming instruction. Besides learning to program, you'll also get a broad education in computers. This class is taught in small, personalized sessions, so it's perfect for homeschoolers.

The course starts by teaching the Java programming language. This is a serious language used to build many important programs (all Android phone apps are written in Java). Because of the language's complexity, students will not master it in this half-credit class. Instead, they will gain familiarity, write a few simple programs, and discover how extensive computer programming can be.
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The course is designed for high school students, but is open to any student 13 or older, and can be counted as 0.5 credits of high school computer science. No prior experience is required.

Why Come?

🆓 Free for high school students
🔧 Understand how computers work, from the wires up
☕ Explore big ideas like AI, crypto, and privacy
🧠 Get introduced to the Java programming language
💻 No prior experience required

Location:

Bletchley Commons
411 University Ridge
Greenville, SC 29601

Learn more about what's covered and register for the course here.