Getting Started with Technology: Think Like an Engineer

Course details

You don't have to be intimidated by tech if you gain a foundational understanding of a few core principles. This course gives you insight on how to think like an engineer so that you can feel empowered to create a program, build a website, or even make a mobile app. Software engineer Kathryn Hodge summarizes and analogizes computer science in a simple and logical way as she explains fundamental processes and tools used in programming. Learn about the factors engineers consider as they plan, the processes they perform when creating solutions, and the way they analyze the effectiveness of their technology. Discover how systematic thinking can be something you leverage whether your next step is in the direction of data science or development.

Learning objectives
How to approach problems
Things to consider when preparing to program
Overview of common coding languages
How to think like a mobile app developer
The importance of planning
Breaking problems into smaller chunks
How to think like a data scientist
The importance of code efficiency
Organizing code with color-coding and comments

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Thinking like an engineer
02 - What you should know

1. Creating Programs

03 - Coding languages
04 - Making a website - What it's like
05 - Making a mobile app - What it's like
06 - Why use an analytics tool

2. Core Principles

07 - Efficiency is key
08 - Problem-solving - Think systematically
09 - Coding - Readable, shareable, and color-coded

Conclusion

10 - Your journey with technology