Об этом курсе: 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.
Автор: Университет Райса
Преподаватели: Scott Rixner, Professor
Computer Science
Преподаватели: Joe Warren, Professor
Computer Science
Преподаватели: Luay Nakhleh, Associate Professor
Computer Science; Biochemistry and Cell Biology
| Основные сведения | Course 3 of 7 in the Fundamentals of Computing Specialization |
| Уровень | Intermediate |
| Выполнение | 4 weeks of study, 7-10 hours/week |
| Язык | English |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 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 видео, 9 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Principles of Computing
- Видео: Introduction
- Видео: Required Python Knowledge
- Reading: Required Python Knowledge
- Видео: Coding Style and Standards
- Reading: Guidelines for Coding Style
- Видео: Python Modules
- Reading: Importing Custom Modules in Python
- Видео: Machine Grading
- Видео: 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
- Видео: CodeSkulptor
- Видео: Saving in CodeSkulptor
- Видео: Beyond CodeSkulptor (15:12) (optional video)
- Reading: Python Development Environments
Оцениваемый: Homework 1
Оцениваемый: Assignment: 2048 (Merge)
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Testing, plotting, and grids
This week, we will explain the importance of testing. We will also learn to solve problems with grids.
5 видео, 4 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: The Importance of Testing
- Видео: Testing
- Reading: Building Tests for Python Programs
- Видео: Plotting
- Видео: Grids
- Видео: Mini-project Video
- Reading: Mini-project Description
- Reading: Math Notes on Grid Representations
- Reading: Practice Activity - Testing Solitaire Mancala
Оцениваемый: Homework 2
Оцениваемый: Assignment: 2048 (Full)
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Probability, randomness, and objects/references
This we will learn how to use probability and randomness to solve problems.
6 видео, 6 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: The Importance of Probability
- Видео: Basics of Probability
- Видео: Expected Value
- Видео: Monte Carlo Methods
- Видео: Objects and References
- Видео: 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
Оцениваемый: Homework 3
Оцениваемый: Assignment: Tic-Tac-Toe (Monte Carlo)
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Combinatorics, generators, and debugging
This week, we will learn how to use combinatorics to solve problems.
6 видео, 5 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: The Importance of Combinatorics
- Видео: Enumeration
- Видео: Permutations and Combinations
- Видео: Combinatorics and Password Breaking
- Видео: Debugging
- Видео: 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
Оцениваемый: Homework 4
Оцениваемый: Assignment: Yahtzee
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Counting, growth of functions, higher-order functions
This week, we will explain the importance of counting in solving complex problems.
6 видео, 7 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: The Importance of Counting
- Видео: Counting and Sums
- Видео: Functions: Finding the Max
- Видео: Higher-order Functions
- Видео: Plotting Statement Counts
- Видео: 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
Оцениваемый: Homework 5
Оцениваемый: Assignment: Cookie Clicker
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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!