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.
Tuesday | Topic | Thursday | Topic |
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9 January | Intro to Computer ScienceRBC: Ch 1PA: Ch 1 P2, pg 36 [due 11Jan] | 11 January | Data and ExpressionsRBC: Ch 2PA: Ch 2 P5, pg 76 [due 18Jan] |
16 January | Data and ExpressionsSFQ: 2.5, pg 67 | 18 January | Control StructuresRBC: Ch 3PA: Ch 3 M7, pg 121 [due 25Jan] |
23 January | Control StructuresSFQ: 3.4.6, pg 101 | 25 January | ListsRBC: Ch 4PA: Ch 4 P5, pg 164 [due 1Feb] |
30 January | ListsSFQ: 4.2.5, pg 135 | 1 February | FunctionsRBC: Ch 5PA: Ch 5 D3, pg 205 [due 8Feb] |
6 February | FunctionsSFQ: 5.2.7, pg 186 | 8 February | FunctionsExam 1 Review |
13 February | EXAM 1 (all programming) | 15 February | Lab |
20 February | ObjectsRBC: Ch 6PA: Ch 6 M2/3 hybrid, pg 245 [due 22Feb] PA: Ch 6 D1 hybrid, pg 246 [due 27Feb] | 22 February | ObjectsSFQ: 6.2.6, pg 226 |
27 February | Modular DesignRBC: Ch 7PA: Modify palindrome checker, section 7.3.7 [due 1Mar] PA: Create homework helper module [due 13Mar] | 1 March | Modular DesignSFQ: 7.3.6 - 7.3.7 |
6 March | Spring Break/No class | 8 March | Spring Break/No class |
13 March | Text FilesRBC: Ch 8PA: Letter frequency decryption [due 20Mar] | 15 March | Text FilesSFQ: 8.4.6 |
20 March | Dictionaries and SetsRBC: Ch 9PA: Personal translator [due 27Mar] | 22 March | Dictionaries and SetsSFQ: 9.2.25charWords |
27 March | RecursionRBC: Ch 11PA: Ch 11 Recursive Magic # Guesser [due 5Apr] | 29 March | No class |
3 April | RecursionSFQ: 11.1.3 | 5 April | Exam 2 Reviewmorse_fm |
10 April | EXAM 2 (written) | 12 April | EXAM 2 (programming) |
17 April | Object Oriented Programming | 19 April | Object Oriented Programming |
24 April | Review | 26 April | No class |
30 April (Monday) | Deadline for old assignments | 3 May | Final Exam (0800-1100) |
RBC = Read Before Class; SFQ = Study For Quiz; PA = Programming Assignment (template)
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