About the Class
Introductory Computer Science is a free, semester-long high school computer science course offered at Bletchley Commons. It is designed for students who want to understand how computers actually work, from the lowest-level wires up to the most sophisticated operations happening in modern systems.
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Students are introduced to the Java programming language as a window into how machines actually work. We think the goal here is not to produce polished software, but to understand computers deeply enough to work thoughtfully alongside the code AI systems produce. Each class combines a Java programming lesson with a Curiosity lesson that explores a bigger idea, from how data is stored and how the internet works to how animated movies are made, how cryptocurrency works, how artificial intelligence works, and how our privacy is at risk.
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The course is designed for high school students, but is open to any student 13 or older, and counts as 0.5 credits toward a high school computer science credit. No prior experience is required. Students need a laptop, a Discord account, and a willingness to figure things out.
Why Come?
๐ Free for high school students
๐ง Understand how computers work, from the wires up
โ Explore big ideas like AI, crypto, and privacy
๐ง Get introduced to the Java programming language
๐ป No prior experience required
Location:
Bletchley Commons
411 University Ridge
Greenville, SC 29601
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