Learn Coding, 3D Modeling, and Programming with NCLab!

Did you know that you can learn these skills through your local Nevada library? You can check out an NCLab course just like you would check out a book. It’s simple!

  1. Ask your library branch for an NCLab username and password.
  2. Go to nclab.com, log in with your username and password, and start learning! You will see four courses that build programming and computer-aided design skills, even if you are a complete beginner.

Think of these as life skills for the digital world. Even if you don’t go on to programming and CAD work yourself, this knowledge will help you understand the automation and digitalization revolution in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, hospitality, health, logistics, research, services, and so much more.

Want to learn as a group? Ask your library branch about the possibilities of meeting online, or when available, at the library itself.

About the courses

Here are the courses currently available through Nevada libraries.

Intro to Computer Programming
Skills Learned:
  • Computational thinking
  • Logic and problem solving
  • Algorithms and programs
  • Syntax and code formatting
  • Loops and conditions
  • Variables and functions
  • Recursion
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Python Fundamentals
Skills Learned:
  • Calculations with Python
  • Text string operations
  • Loops and conditions
  • Variables and functions
  • Operations with data files
  • Visualization of data
  • Using Python libraries
  • Principles of software design
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Visual Intro to Python
Skills Learned:
  • Python code syntax
  • For-loop and nested loops
  • Variables and functions
  • Boolean logic and conditions
  • While-loop
  • Operations with Python lists
  • Solving tasks with recursion
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Spatial Literacy
Skills Learned:
  • Understand the 3D space
  • Think spatially
  • Solve problems using visual-spatial reasoning
  • Extrude planar shapes to 3D
  • Move and rotate 3D shapes
  • Build 3D models
  • Export models for 3D printing
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Introduction to Computer Programming – this game-based course will take you from basic programming operations to advance techniques. Start here!

Visual Introduction to Python – get started with programming in the Python language by creating graphics and simulating robotics.

3D Modeling – Before you dive into commercial CAD programs, take this course. You will develop a solid understanding of solid geometry and build your visual-spatial reasoning skills.

Python Programming – Once you are ready, try this in-depth course in Python to build your skills with numbers, text, data structures, and files. Learn the magic that takes place behind the scenes.