This advanced program empowers students to use ChatGPT as a collaborative development partner while designing and implementing sophisticated coding projects. Learners will specialize in one programming language, including JavaScript, Java, or Python, and gain focused, comprehensive experience in either frontend or backend development methodologies.
Module 1: Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT as Your Programming Partner
- Experience live demonstrations showing how ChatGPT supports coding tasks, debugging, and real-world problem-solving in professional contexts.
- Participate in guided code review sessions conducted in your selected programming language with instructor feedback and AI-generated insights.
Module 2: Core Language Mastery and Skill Development
- Students will strengthen their foundational knowledge based on their chosen specialization track:
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Python (Backend Logic Development): Object-oriented programming, class structures, methods, and building a comprehensive text-based quiz application with full functionality.
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Java (Backend Development Focus): Core syntax mastery, logical programming structures, and creating a student-grades command-line interface system.
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JavaScript (Frontend Web Development): DOM manipulation techniques, event handling, form processing, and building an interactive web application with rich user experiences.
- All modules include hands-on exercises actively supported by AI-guided problem-solving strategies.
Module 3: Artificial Intelligence-Supported Project Development
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Project 1: Build a quiz application with comprehensive ChatGPT-assisted design, validation, and testing
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Project 2: Create a management application such as a to-do tracking system, diet tracking program, or student management platform.
- Students actively enhance project features using ChatGPT for creative ideation, code optimization, and implementation support.
Module 4: Advanced Debugging and Code Optimization
- Engage in real-time debugging challenges that test your problem-solving abilities
- Complete performance improvement tasks leveraging AI-driven insights and optimization techniques
Module 5: Capstone Project and Real-World Application
- Learners will independently design and build a real-world solution using ChatGPT as a resource for research, planning, coding, documentation, and refinement.
- Example capstone project ideas include an AI tutoring bot, a comprehensive digital portfolio, a voting system, a weather dashboard, or a personalized diet planning application.
Expected Outcomes:
- Upon completing this course, students will:
- Master foundational and advanced coding concepts in one selected programming language
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of AI-integrated development workflows and practices
- Build functional, deployable applications that demonstrate professional quality
- Significantly strengthen problem-solving capabilities and advanced debugging skills
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
