This class covers the foundations of Swift programming language. Students learn key concepts including variables, constants, keywords, conditionals, loops, data types, object oriented principles, and how to debug Swift in Xcode. Learning about these core concepts in mobile development will happen as students build games and simple apps in Swift and complete exercises online.
Course Delivery: online | 7 weeks | 14 sessions
Course Credits: 3 units | 37.5 Seat Hours | 75 Total Hours
Students by the end of the course will be able to ...
- Write Swift code using basic constructs and data types.
- Store and manipulate elements in Collections.
- Apply OOP & POP principles in Swift.
- Apply knowledge in Structs, Classes, Enums and other basic Swift types to build apps.
- Built basic interfaces using Apple's UI Frameworks.
Course Dates: Wednesday, January 20 – Wednesday, March 3, 2021 (7 weeks)
Class Times: Monday, Wednesday at 2:45am–5:30pm (13 class sessions)
| Class | Date | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| - | Mon, Jan 18 | No Class - MLK Day |
| 1 | Wed, Jan 20 | Variables, Types & Functions |
| 2 | Mon, Jan 25 | Optionals & Conditionals |
| 3 | Wed, Jan 27 | Collection types & Control Flow |
| 4 | Mon, Feb 1 | Structs & Enums |
| 5 | Wed, Feb 3 | SwiftUI Pt.1 |
| 6 | Mon, Feb 8 | SwiftUI Pt.2 |
| 7 | Wed, Feb 10 | Classes + OOP |
| 8 | Mon, Feb 15 | Intro to UIKit |
| 9 | Wed, Feb 17 | POP |
| 10 | Mon, Feb 22 | Closures |
| 11 | Wed, Feb 24 | Basic Navigation |
| 12 | Mon, Mar | Debugging & Review |
| 13 | Wed, Mar 3 | Final Exam/Presentations |
| Assignment | Date Assigned | Due Date | Submission Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab 1 | Wed, Jan 20 | Mon, Jan 25 | Gradescope |
| Lab 2 | Mon, Jan 25 | Wed, Jan 27 | Gradescope |
| Lab 3 | Wed, Jan 27 | Mon, Feb 1 | Gradescope |
| Lab 4 | Mon, Feb 1 | Wed, Feb 3 | Gradescope |
| Calculator App | Wed, Feb 3 | Wed, Feb 10 | Gradescope |
| Magic 8 ball | Wed, Feb 10 | Wed, Feb 17 | Gradescope |
| Pop Lab | Wed, Feb 17 | Mon, Feb 22 | Gradescope |
| Final Project | Wed, Feb 17 | Wed, Mar 3 | Gradescope |
We will be using Gradescope, which allows us to provide fast and accurate feedback on your work. All assigned work will be submitted through Gradescope, and assignment and exam grades will be returned through Gradescope.
As soon as grades are posted, you will be notified immediately so that you can log in and see your feedback. You may also submit regrade requests if you feel we have made a mistake.
Your Gradescope login is your Make School email, and your password can be changed at https://gradescope.com/reset_password. The same link can be used if you need to set your password for the first time.
To pass this course you must meet the following requirements:
- Receive a passing score for all 4 labs (see each lab for rubric)
- 100% completion of the Magic 8 ball tutorial (submit proof of working Magic 8 ball project)
- Complete course project by receiving a passing score on the rubric
- Receive a 70% or higher on the final summative assessment Study guide
- Actively participate in class and abide by the attendance policy
- Make up all classwork from all absences
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