Class: Introduction to Computer Science Date: February 15, 2024

Topic: Introduction to Programming Concepts

1. Fundamentals of Programming:

 Welcome to Introduction to Computer Science! Today, we embark on our journey into

the world of programming. We'll cover fundamental concepts like variables, data
types, and control structures.

2. Variables and Data Types:

 Variables are placeholders for storing data, while data types define the nature of the
data stored. We'll explore primitive data types such as integers, floats, strings, and
booleans, along with composite data types like lists and dictionaries.

3. Control Structures:

 Control structures enable us to manipulate the flow of program execution. We'll

discuss conditional statements (if-else), loops (for and while), and control flow
mechanisms for making decisions and iterating over data.

4. Functions and Modularization:

 Functions promote code reusability and modularization by encapsulating a set of

instructions. We'll learn how to define, call, and pass parameters to functions,
fostering code organization and maintainability.

5. Introduction to Algorithms:

 An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem. We'll explore

algorithmic thinking and problem-solving strategies, laying the foundation for
developing efficient and scalable solutions.