Introduction to Computer Science, CSCI111

Introduction to Algorithms
Writing and running programs in Python

Computing with numbers

HtTLaCS, Chapters 1--2

Review course web site, Canvas site, and syllabus.

Register for the interactive textbook by going to the textbook site and then register, creating a username/password for the course. Use the code WLU_CSCI111_W23 for the course name. Use a name that I will recognize (i.e., don't use a name like "Benji T. Gorilla" unless that is your name). While the book and registration is free, please consider donating $10 to help with their costs of hosting and development.

Complete the Introduction Survey on Canvas.

Object-oriented programming

HtTLaCS, Chapter 4

Using an API - Graphics library API
graphics.py

For Loops (HtTLaCS, Chapter 4)

Using Modules, Calling functions (HtTLaCS, Chapter 5)

Pre-Lab 2 assignment in HtTLaCS, due before lab on Tuesday.

Write up of Broader Issue, posting in Canvas discussion forum - Algorithmic Bias

Functions HtTlaCS, Chapter 6

Selection, HtTlaCS, Chapter 7

Lab 4 preparation assignment

Exam 1 Preparation

No Broader Issue this week

Lab 4

Strings, HtTlaCS - Chapter 9

Data Representation, ASCII handout

Lab 6 Preparation assignment in HtTlaCS

Broader Issue: Read about Section 230 and post about it in Canvas.

Files, HtTlaCS - Chapter 11

Modules, HtTlaCS - Chapter 5

Dictionaries, HtTlaCS - Chapter 12

Lab 8 Preparation assignment in HtTlaCS

Developing larger programs

Designing Classes
HtTlaCS - Chapter 17

Linear vs. Binary search

Exception handling, HtTlaCS - Chapter 13

Lab 10 Preparation in HtTlaCS