Programming With Swift
Computer Science Department
2026 - 2027
Instructor: Gerald Wichlacz
Classroom: E104
Telephone: School – (608)764-5431 ext. 2104
E-mail: wichlaczg@deerfield.k12.wi.us
Course Location: E104
Class Times: This course is not offered this year
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor or Successful completion of Programming with C
Course Description/Overview
Programming with Swift is a 9-week introductory course for beginners eager to learn programming through Apple’s modern and versatile Swift language. Students will explore key programming concepts such as syntax, variables, data types, control flow, and functions, along with closures for functional programming. The course also introduces object-oriented principles like classes, inheritance, and encapsulation, as well as data management with arrays, dictionaries, and sets. Through hands-on exercises and projects, participants will practice error handling and problem-solving while building a foundation for app development across iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms. | 
