This course introduces students to computer science through object-oriented programming, covering topics from the basic “Hello, World!” program to recursion. Students will learn how to “think like a computer” to solve problems in the digital and non-digital world. They will become familiar with essential concepts and algorithms in the Java programming language and apply them to analyze, write, and test code. Additionally, students will develop a growth mindset when it comes to programming and build skills for debugging, error handling, and defensive programming. They will also recognize the social impact and power of computer science within our modern society. This course is offered only for students enrolled in the General Studies, AA (Worldwide) program offered in partnership with upGrad.