Introduction to Computer Science Using Python: A Computational Problem-Solving Focus, Charles Dierbach, copyright 2013.
Prerequisite: MAT 111 or MAT 115.
Problem solving methods and algorithms in a modern high-level programming language.
Introduces one or more programming environments. Emphasis on a programming style
and the design, coding, and testing of complete programs. Recommended primarily
for computer science majors. A grade of 'C' (2.00) or better is required for
taking any course for which CSC 131 is a prerequisite. Satisfies University Studies
I: Foundations/Mathematics and Statistics. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building
Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Partially satisfies University
Studies III: Transdisciplinary Cluster/Modeling. Partially satisfies University
Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Modeling.
Monday | Topic | Wednesday | Topic |
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20 August | No Class | 22 August | Intro to Computer Science RBC: Ch 1 PA: Ch 1 P2, pg 36 [due 27Aug] |
27 August | Data and Expressions RBC: Ch 2 PA: Ch 2 P5, pg 76 [due 5Sep] |
29 August | Data and Expressions SFQ: 2.5, pg 67 |
3 September | No Class Labor Day |
5 September | Control Structures RBC: Ch 3 PA: Ch 3 M7, pg 121 [due 12Sep] |
10 September | Control Structures SFQ: 3.4.6, pg 101 |
12 September | Lists RBC: Ch 4 PA: Ch 4 P5, pg 164 [due 19Sep] |
17 September | Lists SFQ: 4.2.5, pg 135 |
19 September | Functions RBC: Ch 5 PA: Ch 5 D3, pg 205 [due 26Sep] |
24 September | Functions SFQ: 5.2.7, pg 186 |
26 September | Exam 1 Review |
1 October | EXAM 1 (all programming) | 3 October | Lab |
8 October | Objects RBC: Ch 6 PA: Ch 6 M2/3 hybrid, pg 245 [due 10Oct] PA: Ch 6 D1 hybrid, pg 246 [due 15Oct] |
10 October | Objects SFQ: 6.2.6, pg 226 |
15 October | Modular Design RBC: Ch 7 PA: Modify palindrome checker, section 7.3.7 [due 17Oct] PA: Create homework helper module [due 22Oct] |
17 October | Modular Design SFQ: 7.3.6 - 7.3.7 |
22 October | Text Files RBC: Ch 8 PA: Letter frequency decryption [due 29Oct] |
24 October | Text Files SFQ: 8.4.6 |
29 October | Dictionaries and Sets RBC: Ch 9 PA: Personal translator [due 5Nov] |
31 October | Dictionaries and Sets SFQ: 9.2.2 5charWords |
5 November | Recursion RBC: Ch 11 PA: Ch 11 Recursive Magic # Guesser [due 12Nov] |
7 November | Recursion SFQ: 11.1.3 |
12 November | Exam 2 Review morse_fm |
14 November | EXAM 2 (written) |
19 November | EXAM 2 (programming) | 21 November | No Class Thanksgiving Break |
26 November | Lab | 28 November | Object Oriented Programming |
3 December | Object Oriented Programming | 5 December | Review |
10 December | Deadline for old assignments | 12 December | Final Exam (1130-1430) |
RBC = Read Before Class; SFQ = Study For Quiz; PA = Programming Assignment (template)
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