CSC 112: An Introduction to Programming using Python
This class provides an introduction to programming using Python. The main goal of the course is to provide students experience and confidence with concepts of computer programming that would allow them to solve meaningful problems as well as to continue in the learning and application of other programming languages. Basic ideas of program flow, logic, data structures, and object-oriented programming will be covered with discussion, practice, and application.
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Links:
- Python.org -- the main Python site.
- Python Wikipedia Entry
- How To Think Like a Computer Scientist -- great free Python book online.
- Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python -- another good free book online.
- PyGame -- a set of Python modules designed for writing games.
- PyGame Introduction -- with simple first example.
- Line by Line Chimp -- a simple tutorial for PyGame.
- PyWeek -- the Python Game Programming Challenge. Check out some of these!
- SDL -- a cross-platofrm multimedia library that provides low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, 3D hardware, etc.
- Python Tips, Tricks, and Hacks -- some slick little tricks that show-off Python's abilities.