Intro to Programming With Python, Part 2. SP
John Barthelmes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(341)
A college-prep introductory course in computer programming (Part 2 of a 3 course sequence), as a Self-Paced course.
Class experience
Course Objective This course is a continuation of 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 (classes), 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...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1For LoopsAfter seeing what While Loops can do for us, we dive into several other looping structures like the for loop. We compare the different types of loops and apply them to creating some fun games.Week 2Lesson 2Strings and For loopsPython for loops are super powerful. Today we start to explore what a for loop can do with a String, a sequence of characters.Week 3Lesson 3TuplesWe need to be able to store lists of values in an efficient way. Tuples allow us to store larger amounts of data as well as process or work with the data.Week 4Lesson 4ListsYou thought Tuples were cool? Check out lists. They're like tuples, but better! Combine them with for loops and they become a power amazing to behold!Week 5Lesson 5Nested SequencesWe've seen how tuples and lists can store numbers and strings... turns out they can also store other tuples and lists! Multi-dimensional sequences allow us to store much more complex data.Week 6Lesson 6DictionariesONE more sequence to look at - dictionaries. Just like the paper form, dictionaries allow us to store data (like a definition) that is associated with a key (like a word being defined in a dictionary)Week 7Lesson 7FunctionsUser defined functions allow the programmer to package code in a reusable and efficient manner. If you find yourself using a similar chunk of code multiple times throughout your program, functions are the way to go!
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 C++ 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 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...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $86 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 45 learners
Ages: 11-16
