This course reinforces the fundamentals of programming including variables, data types, control flow, conditionals, loops, lists, dictionaries, functions, and introduces object-oriented programming. Students will master top-level concepts in software development including writing pseudocode, using functions to process input into output, technical project planning, and diagramming. The course will also cover how computers work, from components and layout to memory and machine code instructions.
Course Delivery: Online | 7 weeks | 13 sessions
Course Credits: 3 units | 37.5 Seat Hours | 75 Total Hours
Students by the end of the course will be able to ...
- Implement and apply foundational object oriented techniques and best practices including encapsulation, composition, and inheritance
- Translate user stories and requirements into a program
- Practice core programming concepts including data structures, control flow, repetition, and functions
- Implement programming best practices, debugging, and testing in Python.
Course Dates: Tuesday, January 19 – Thursday, March 4, 2021 (7 weeks)
Class Times: Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am–12:15pm PST (13 class sessions)
Class Date
| Class | Date | Topics | Assignments & Quizzes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Tue, Jan 19 | No Class - MLK Day | |
| 1 | Thu, Jan 21 | Scope & Objects & Encapsulation | |
| 2 | Tue, Jan 26 | Attributes & Methods | |
| 3 | Thu, Jan 28 | Access Modifiers, Composition & Design | In-class Quiz 1: Scope, Objects, Attributes, and Methods Project 1: Bank Account Project Prompt • Gradescope due Mon, Feb. 8 @ 11pm PDT |
| 4 | Tue, Feb 2 | Inheritance & Overriding | |
| 5 | Thu, Feb 4 | Polymorphism | |
| 6 | Tue, Feb 9 | Inheriting from Built In's and Overloading | In-class Quiz 2: Inheritance and Polymorphism Project 2: Superhero Team Dueler Project Prompt • Gradescope due Wed, Feb. 17 @ 11pm PDT |
| 7 | Thu, Feb 11 | Function Arguments and Overloading | |
| 8 | Tue, Feb 16 | Decorators | In-class Quiz 3: Magic Methods and Inheriting from Built Ins |
| 9 | Thu, Feb 18 | Abstract Classes & Static/Class Methods | |
| 10 | Tue, Feb 23 | Multiple Inheritance & Mix-ins | Project 3: OOP Design Challenge Project Prompt • Gradescope due Monday, Mar. 1 @ 11pm PDT |
| 11 | Thu, Feb 25 | Lab | In-class Quiz 4: Function Arguments, Decorators, Static Methods, Class Methods, and Multiple Inheritance |
| 12 | Tue, Mar 2 | OOP Design Challenge Presentations | |
| 13 | Tue, Mar 4 | OOP Design Challenge Presentations |
We will be using Gradescope, which allows us to provide fast and accurate feedback on your work. All assigned work will be submitted through Gradescope, and assignment and exam grades will be returned through Gradescope.
As soon as grades are posted, you will be notified immediately so that you can log in and see your feedback. You may also submit regrade requests if you feel we have made a mistake.
Your Gradescope login is your Make School email, and your password can be changed at https://gradescope.com/reset_password. The same link can be used if you need to set your password for the first time.
To pass this course you must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all in-class quizzes.
- If a quiz is missing, you will need to request to receive a a retake/extension.
- Pass all assignments with a score 70% or higher.
- All assignments are scored according to the associated assignment rubric.
- If an assignment is not passing, you will need to request to receive a retake/extension to bring you score up to passing.
- Actively participate in class and abide by the attendance policy.
- Make up all classwork from all absences.
CoWork:
CoWork is a place to study with your peers with access to staff/TA support if needed.
Tuesdays at 12:45-1:45pm PST and Thursdays at 1:30-2:30pm PST
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