Intro to Programming With Python, Part 1. SP
John Barthelmes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
A college-prep introductory course in computer programming (Part 1 of a 3 course sequence), as a Self-Paced course.
Class experience
Course Objective This course is an introduction to the problem-solving and programming methodologies that are fundamental to the study of computer science. Students gain considerable experience with fundamental language constructs and types, such as expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings. This course (and those to follow in the sequence) is modeled after a college-level class taught by this instructor but is accessible to students who have never programmed...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to PythonIntro to Python and programming, compiling our first program. We will get you programming right in the middle of the very first lesson.Week 2Lesson 2Digging DeeperDesigning programs, using algorithms to organize your thoughts and create well-defined solutions. Given a problem, we will break it down into steps, then use that to create our programs.Week 3Lesson 3String DatatypeThe String datatype has a lot of functionality built into it. With string functions we can determine the length of a string, look for things within a string, and create substrings.Week 4Lesson 4If statementsOur first look at a flow control statement, one that allows the program to 'make decisions'. We will look at the If statement, If/Else, Compound If and Nested if. We will see how each form of the If statement is useful for solving problems.Week 5Lesson 5Random NumbersMost programming languages provide a way to generate random numbers, which come in handy when writing games or anything modeling things that happen in nature. In this lesson we will see how Python generates random numbers and end up writing a fun number guessing game.Week 6Lesson 6While loops, Part 1Another type of flow-control, the while loop allows your program to repeat a chunk of code or action.Week 7Lesson 7While loops, Part 2We dig deeper into the power of the while loop as we look at different forms and 'add in' statements that make while loops even more flexible!
Course Outcomes • Students will become proficient and comfortable with problem-solving with respect to programming. • Students will understand the basic methodologies of programming in both the procedural and object oriented environments. • Students will gain understanding on the syntax and constructs of the Python programming language. • Students will be able to explain the concept of objects/classes and be able to represent real world events in class form. • Students will become proficient in the following programming constructs: expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures and strings.
I have a degree in computer science and have been teaching all levels of programming and software engineering at the college level for 20 years and have worked in the industry for the same amount of time. This particular course (Introduction to Programming) has always been my favorite to teach. My goal is to give the students an experience that will prepare them to be successful in a Computer Science based college program. I love programming because there are multiple ways to solve a problem. Computers only do what you tell them to do - whether you realize you're telling them to do something or not!
Homework Offered
Each week students will have programming projects to design and complete. These programs will be shared with the other class members, compared and discussed. Weekly discussions will also be created around topics related to programming.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
This is a very hands-on course. Students will be asked to try out the Python programming principles AS they are being taught in the class. After each class a lab project will be assigned that guides the student through creating complete and proper running programs that will be submitted to the instructor before the next class. The instructor will be available to guide the student through these labs throughout the week.Grades Offered
Students will be provided with weekly PowerPoint decks that will contain all the information they need. We will also be using a free online compiler.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
I love to teach! I love the look on a student's face when they "get it" or when they realize how much they love (or are allowed to enjoy) what they are learning! I have been teaching Mathematics, Computer Science (programming) and Theatre...
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Ages: 11-16
