Python Coding | Level-3 | Introduction to Algorithms and Game Concepts!

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A LIVE CLASS ***
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Welcome to level-3 of Python programming! In this level, you will learn how to design algorithms and use logics to complete FOUR projects and games.

==========> List of Concepts 
1. Data Types 
2. Functions and Methods 
3. Python While Loop (nested loop)
4. Python For Loop (nested loop)
5. Algorithm Design Techniques
6. Python Functions
8. Modules

==========> Algorithms
*** Simple Mixed Algorithms
*** Algorithm 1: Fibonacci Sequence

==========> List of Projects
*** Project 1: Automatic Parking Lot
*** Project 2: Secure Password Setup
*** Game 1: Tic Tac Toe 

==========> Project 1: Secure Password setup
In this project, students will need to use the concepts of loop, condition, and logics to setup a secure password

Details: A strong password may have several requirements. For example, you must have special characters, upper case and lower case letters, certain number of characters etc. You will learn how to create a strong password so that it becomes difficult for anyone to hack it!

==========> Project 2: Automatic Car Parking
In this project, students will need to use some basic concepts of Python and logics to design an automatic smart parking lot.

Details: An automatic parking lot allows a driver to park his/her car without dealing with a  human operator. The automated system can tell you how many spots are available, where you can park and for long you can park etc. 

==========> Project 3: Tic Tac Toe Game
In this project, students will build the classic Tic Tac Toe game from scratch!

Details: I am pretty sure you have played the Tic-Tac-Toe game. You will create a two- player game. This game requires building a board first. The board will be kept empty at the beginning and we will be taking inputs from the users and check for winner. If no one wins, we will display that this is a tie and ask the players whether they want to restart the game!

==========> Weekly Agenda:

Week 1 & 2
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Review the concepts taught in the first and second level of Python programming. Students will be given some review questions to answer. 
Topics: 
1. Nested Loops to create patterns
2. Data-Types
3. Functions to recreate different size and pattern
Week 2 & 3
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The first project, automatic car parking lot, will be introduced to the students. The project is divided in two parts. A couple of assignments are also required to be completed in order to complete the project. 
Students will learn- 
1. How to convert pseudocode to Python code
2. How to find the max and min number from a list (without using any method)
3. How to use loop to return to a specific step of a program

Week 4 & 5
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In this week, they will start working on the second project- Fibonacci Sequence using the concept of algorithm. They will also complete a couple of assignment before attempting the project.
Student will learn- 
1. How an algorithm work
2. How to create an algorithm to solve a problem
3. How to break down a complex problem into smaller parts using the help of an algorithm 

Week 6 & 7
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In this week, student will start their third project- Secure Password Setup. First, they will review some Python methods to deal with a string. Using these methods, they will allow the users to  create a strong password.
Students will learn- 
1. Some useful Functions and Methods applicable on a string
2. Combine multiple logics and conditions

Week 8,9 & 10
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In the last three weeks, students will be engaged in building the  final project- Tic Tac Toe- from scratch. They will need to complete three assignments before starting the project. At the end of the last week, they should have a working Tic Tac Toe game. 
Student will learn- 
1. Function and Dictionary 
2. How to pass arguments
3. How to call functions from different parts of the game
4. How to restart the game
5. Return statement