Reading assignments refer to sections in the How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: The PreTeXt Interactive Edition book (be sure you are logged in!). Unless otherwise specified, reading and reading exercises must be completed before class on the date listed and lab exercises are due by 11:00 pm on the day on which they are listed. Exact due dates and times are also listed on the Runestone website.
| Date | Class Period & Lecture Topic | Reading | Exercises |
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| Jan 13 | Syllabus & motivation | Join Class Discord Server Complete get-to-know-you survey Join the course on the textbook website |
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| Jan 15 | General Introduction | Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 Reading Exercises Chapter 1 Lab Exercises (Sunday) |
| Jan 20 | Simple Python Data | Chapter 2 | Install Python Install PyCharm |
| Jan 22 | Simple Python Data (continued) | Chapter 2 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Jan 27 | Debugging Interlude 1 | Chapter 3 | |
| Jan 29 | Debugging Interlude 1 (continued) | Chapter 3 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Feb 03 | Python Turtle Graphics | Chapter 4 | |
| Feb 05 | Python Turtle Graphics (continued) | Chapter 4 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Feb 10 | Python Modules | Chapter 5 | |
| Feb 12 | Python Modules (continued) | Chapter 5 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Feb 17 | Functions | Chapter 6 | |
| Feb 19 | Functions (continued) | Chapter 6 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Feb 24 | Selection | Chapter 7 | |
| Feb 26 | Selection (continued) | Chapter 7 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Mar 03 | More about Iteration | Chapter 8 | |
| Mar 05 | More about Iteration (continued) | Chapter 8 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Mar 10 | Strings | Chapter 9 | |
| Mar 12 | Strings (continued) | Chapter 9 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Mar 17 | Midterm Prep | ||
| Mar 19 | Midterm Exam (on Runestone, closes midnight) | ||
| Mar 24 | Lists | Chapter 10 Part 1 | |
| Mar 26 | Lists (continued) | Chapter 10 Part 1 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Mar 31 | Lists (continued) | Chapter 10 Part 2 | |
| Apr 02 | Lists (continued) | Chapter 10 Part 2 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Apr 07 | Dictionaries | Chapter 12 | |
| Apr 09 | Files | Chapter 11 | Chapter 11&12 Lab Exercises (Sunday) |
| Apr 14 | Fall Break | ||
| Apr 16 | Fall Break | ||
| Apr 21 | Classes and Objects - the Basics | Chapter 17 | |
| Apr 23 | Classes and Objects - the Basics (continued) | Chapter 17 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| Apr 28 | Classes and Objects - Digging a little Deeper | Chapter 18 | |
| Apr 30 | Classes and Objects - Digging a little Deeper (continued) | Chapter 18 Lab Exercises (Sunday) | |
| May 05 | Final (on Runestone closes midnight) |
The schedule is subject to change.
