À propos de ce cours : This two-part course builds upon the programming skills that you learned in our Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python course. We will augment those skills with both important programming practices and critical mathematical problem solving skills. These skills underlie larger scale computational problem solving and programming. The main focus of the class will be programming weekly mini-projects in Python that build upon the mathematical and programming principles that are taught in the class. To keep the class fun and engaging, many of the projects will involve working with strategy-based games. In part 1 of this course, the programming aspect of the class will focus on coding standards and testing. The mathematical portion of the class will focus on probability, combinatorics, and counting with an eye towards practical applications of these concepts in Computer Science. Recommended Background - Students should be comfortable writing small (100+ line) programs in Python using constructs such as lists, dictionaries and classes and also have a high-school math background that includes algebra and pre-calculus.
Créé par : Université de Rice
Enseigné par : Scott Rixner, Professor
Computer Science
Enseigné par : Joe Warren, Professor
Computer Science
Enseigné par : Luay Nakhleh, Associate Professor
Computer Science; Biochemistry and Cell Biology
| Informations de base | Cours 3 de 7 dans Fundamentals of Computing Specialization |
| Niveau | Intermediate |
| Engagement | 4 weeks of study, 7-10 hours/week |
| Langue | English |
| Comment réussir | Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours. |
| Notes des utilisateurs |
Programme de cours
SEMAINE 1
Required Python knowledge, coding standards, and machine grading
This week, we will introduce you to the structure and standards of the Principles of Computing courses.
10 vidéos, 9 lectures
- Vidéo: Principles of Computing
- Vidéo: Introduction
- Vidéo: Required Python Knowledge
- Reading: Required Python Knowledge
- Vidéo: Coding Style and Standards
- Reading: Guidelines for Coding Style
- Vidéo: Python Modules
- Reading: Importing Custom Modules in Python
- Vidéo: Machine Grading
- Vidéo: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: 2048
- LTI Item: Assignment Submission History
- Reading: Math Expressions for Homework
- Reading: Math Notes on Functions
- Reading: Practice Mini-project - Solitaire Mancala
- Vidéo: CodeSkulptor
- Vidéo: Saving in CodeSkulptor
- Vidéo: Beyond CodeSkulptor (15:12) (optional video)
- Reading: Python Development Environments
Noté: Homework 1
Noté: Assignment: 2048 (Merge)
SEMAINE 2
Testing, plotting, and grids
This week, we will explain the importance of testing. We will also learn to solve problems with grids.
5 vidéos, 4 lectures
- Vidéo: The Importance of Testing
- Vidéo: Testing
- Reading: Building Tests for Python Programs
- Vidéo: Plotting
- Vidéo: Grids
- Vidéo: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: Math Notes on Grid Representations
- Reading: Practice Activity - Testing Solitaire Mancala
Noté: Homework 2
Noté: Assignment: 2048 (Full)
SEMAINE 3
Probability, randomness, and objects/references
This we will learn how to use probability and randomness to solve problems.
6 vidéos, 6 lectures
- Vidéo: The Importance of Probability
- Vidéo: Basics of Probability
- Vidéo: Expected Value
- Vidéo: Monte Carlo Methods
- Vidéo: Objects and References
- Vidéo: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: TTTBoard Class
- Reading: Math Notes on Basic Probability
- Reading: Math Notes on Expected Value
- Reading: Practice Mini-project - Nim (Monte Carlo)
- Reading: Practice Activity - The Monty Hall Problem
Noté: Homework 3
Noté: Assignment: Tic-Tac-Toe (Monte Carlo)
SEMAINE 4
Combinatorics, generators, and debugging
This week, we will learn how to use combinatorics to solve problems.
6 vidéos, 5 lectures
- Vidéo: The Importance of Combinatorics
- Vidéo: Enumeration
- Vidéo: Permutations and Combinations
- Vidéo: Combinatorics and Password Breaking
- Vidéo: Debugging
- Vidéo: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: Math Notes on Enumeration
- Reading: Math Notes on Permutations and Combinations
- Reading: Practice Activity - Analyzing a Simple Dice Game
- Reading: Practice Activity - Counting Game States
Noté: Homework 4
Noté: Assignment: Yahtzee
SEMAINE 5
Counting, growth of functions, higher-order functions
This week, we will explain the importance of counting in solving complex problems.
6 vidéos, 7 lectures
- Vidéo: The Importance of Counting
- Vidéo: Counting and Sums
- Vidéo: Functions: Finding the Max
- Vidéo: Higher-order Functions
- Vidéo: Plotting Statement Counts
- Vidéo: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: BuildInfo Class
- Reading: Math Notes on Arithmetic Sums
- Reading: Math Notes on Logarithms and Exponentials
- Reading: Math Notes on Growth Rates of Functions
- Reading: Practice Activity - Modeling the Growth of Functions
- Reading: Practice Activity - The Case of the Greedy Boss
Noté: Homework 5
Noté: Assignment: Cookie Clicker
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|---|---|
| Accéder au contenu du cours | Disponible |
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| Obtenir un Certificat de Cours partageable | Disponible |
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Learnt a lot
Yet another brilliant course in a brilliant specialization. On to part 2!
little bit difficult compare to last courses.
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In general, I enjoyed this course. However, I found the homework and projects significantly more difficult versus the IIPP course, yet the lecture videos were of the same level. As a result, I spent a lot more time per week to complete this class. Maybe a few more lecture videos would or more guidance on creating test cases would help beginner programmers such as myself?
Either way, I look forward to the next course!