This course covers the fundamentals of programming including variables, data types, conditionals, control flow, loops, lists, file input and output, and functions. Students will learn software development skills including writing pseudocode, drawing flowchart diagrams, problem solving, and debugging.
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Course Delivery: Online | 8 weeks | 13 sessions
Course Credits: 3 units | 37.5 Seat Hours | 75 Total Hours
By the end of the course, you will be able to ...
- Solve real world problems using fundamental programming concepts
- Explain how fundamental programming concepts work conceptually
- Implement and write fundamental programming concepts
- Trace and understand Python code
- Explain and apply common programming tools and techniques
Course Dates: Wednesday, October 21 – Wednesday, December 9, 2020 (8 weeks)
Class Times: Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am–12:15pm PST (13 class sessions)
| Class | Date | Topics | Assignments & Quizzes Release Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Oct 21 | The Adventure Begins & Variables | |
| 2 | Mon, Oct 26 | Data Types and Operations | |
| 3 | Wed, Oct 28 | Print & Input | Custom Calculator Project Prompt • Gradescope due Wednesday, Nov. 4 @ 11pm PDT |
| - | Mon, Nov 2 | Vote! - Civic Responsibility Break | |
| 4 | Wed, Nov 4 | Functions | Functions Tutorial due Sunday, Nov. 8 @ 11pm PDT |
| 5 | Mon, Nov 9 | Conditionals | Quiz 1 due Friday, Nov. 13 @ 11pm PDT |
| 6 | Wed, Nov 11 | Pseudocode & Lists | |
| 7 | Mon, Nov 16 | Loops | Lists and Loops Tutorial due Friday, Nov. 20 @ 11pm PDT |
| 8 | Wed, Nov 18 | Reading Errors & Debugging | Quiz 2 due Sunday, Nov. 22 @ 11pm PDT |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 23 | File I/O | Chat Bot Project Prompt • Gradescope due Tuesday, Dec. 1 @ 11pm PDT |
| - | Wed, Nov 25 | Holiday - Thanksgiving | |
| 10 | Mon, Nov 30 | Dictionaries | Poetry Slam Project Prompt • Gradescope due Tuesday, Dec. 8 @ 11pm PDT |
| 11 | Wed, Dec 2 | Code Quality | |
| 12 | Mon, Dec 7 | Problem Solving | |
| 13 | Wed, Dec 9 | Lab |
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To pass this course you must meet the following requirements:
- Pass all quizzes with a score 70% or higher.
- Pass all required assignments with a 70% or higher.
- All assignments are graded according to the associated assignment rubric.
- If an assignment or quiz is not passing, you will need to request to receive a retake/extension to bring you score up to passing.
- Actively participate in class and abide by the attendance policy.
- Make up all classwork from all absences.
Office Hours:
Instructors: 30 minutes before class.
TAs: To be announced.
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CoWork:
CoWork is a place to study with your peers with access to staff/TA support if needed.
Tuesdays @ 12:45-1:45pm PST & Thursdays @ 1:30-2:30pm PST
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