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COMP 208

Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering

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Prof: Deven Parekh / Winter 2022

May 10, 2022

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An introductory class on computer programming, with more emphasis on practical projects rather than purely theoretical concepts. Language used is Python. Course is taught on Ed Lessons, which provides a compiler so you don't need to download your own. However, the Thonny compiler is recommended. Many of the practical applications have a STEM theme.

Course Content

Basics: introduction to programming, definitions. Variables, Arithmetic and String Operators: comments, variables, arithmetic operators, basic string operators, variable naming convention, order of operations. Functions and Expressions: function calls, function naming convention, function composition. Defining Functions, Errors, and Debugging: error types, defining functions, getting user input. Boolean Expressions, Comparison, and Logic Operators: Boolean expressions, comparison operators, logical operators. "If" Conditional Statement: flow of execution, "if" - "elif" - "else" statement. "for" Loop and String Indexing and Slicing: iteration using "for" loop, range(), indexing and slicing strings, traversing a string. Escape Characters and Controlling "print()": ASII Code, escape ch...read more

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Very nice and chill. Will go through your code to help you see what's wrong.

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Go to the tutorials and try to get as much opportunity to "think like a programmer" as you can. Programming is a language, so practice it like one.

Delivery: HybridGrade: AWorkload: ModerateTextbook Use: Yes
Quiz HeavyAssignment HeavyExam Heavy

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