This course reinforces the fundamentals of programming including variables, data types, control flow, conditionals, loops, lists, dictionaries, functions, and introduces object-oriented programming. Students will master top-level concepts in software development including writing pseudocode, using functions to process input into output, technical project planning, and diagramming. The course will also cover how computers work, from components and layout to memory and machine code instructions.
- ACS 1100: Introduction to Programming
Course Delivery: Online | 8 weeks | 14 sessions
Course Credits: 3 units
Students by the end of the course will be able to ...
- Implement and apply foundational object oriented techniques and best practices including encapsulation, composition, and inheritance
- Translate user stories and requirements into a program
- Practice core programming concepts including data structures, control flow, repetition, and functions
- Implement programming best practices, debugging, and testing in Python.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Course Dates: October 18 though December 7, 2023
| Class | Date | Topics | Assignments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Oct 18 | Scope | - |
| 2 | Mon, Oct 23 | Objects & Encapsulation | - |
| 3 | Wed, Oct 25 | Attributes & Methods | Bank Account Due |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 30 | Inheritance | - |
| 5 | Wed, Nov 1 | Access Modifiers, Composition & Design | - |
| 6 | Mon, Nov 6 | Pygame & Pygame Tutorial | Super Hero Dueler Due |
| 7 | Wed, Nov 8 | Polymorphism | - |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 13 | Inheriting from Built In's and Overloading | - |
| 9 | Wed, Nov 15 | Function Arguments and Overloading | - |
| 10 | Mon, Nov 20 | Abstract Classes & Static/Class Methods | Pygame Tutorial Due |
| 11 | Wed, Nov 22 | NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break | - |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 27 | Decorators | - |
| 13 | Wed, Nov 29 | Multiple Inheritance & Mix-ins | - |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 4 | (Study Guide) | Final Assessment |
| 15 | Wed, Dec 6 | - | Herd Immunity Due |
All assignments will be submitted on Gradescope. Your instructor will provide access to Gradescope after introducting the first assignment.
To pass this course you must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all in-class quizzes. If a quiz is missing, you will need to request a retake/extension.
- Pass all assignments and projects with a score 70% or higher.
- All assignments are scored according to the associated assignment rubric.
- Actively participate in class and abide by the attendance policy.
- Make up all classwork from all absences.
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