Computer Programming For Beginners Learn Python Programming

Computer Programming For Beginners Learn Python Programming, available at $59.99, has an average rating of 4.3, with 57 lectures, based on 75 reviews, and has 443 subscribers.

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Title: Computer Programming For Beginners Learn Python Programming

Price: $59.99

Average Rating: 4.3

Number of Lectures: 57

Number of Published Lectures: 57

Number of Curriculum Items: 57

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 57

Original Price: $39.99

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What You Will Learn

Students will gain a strong foundation in programming using python 3. The basic logic and control structures that are common to programming languages are learned so that students may go further with python or easily pick up another programming language..

Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to learn computer programming. The suggested age is 14 and over. Python 3 is used in this course.

Target Audiences

Anyone who wants to learn computer programming. The suggested age is 14 and over. Python 3 is used in this course.

Would you like to learn computer programming, but you’ve been frustrated by courses or books that give you too much – or too little information – leaving you feeling hopelessly lost?

Those approaches remind me of a guitar teacher I had years ago. He had two instructional methods – neither of which worked for me. He would either teach me to play one specific song, then I could play that song – but nothing else. Or he would play something complicated while I sat, watching him. I was supposed to pick up his guitar-playing skills by osmosis I guess, but that didn’t happen.

I’ve taught computer programming for many years and have found the most effective approach is to teach the tools one by one, giving exercises or assignments that allow students to practice each new concept until mastered. As the student learns, he or she gradually builds larger, more complex programs. While this may not be the most glamorous technique – it works! Students gain confidence as they truly understand how to use the programming tools.

What are those “tools”? Most programming languages have the same basic features. I use python 3 in this course. (The simplicity, but power, of python makes it an excellent language for beginning programmers). After completing the course, students will be able to go further with python or easily switch to another programming language.

Students learn programming by programming! You will learn a lot by
completing each assignment on your own. There is inevitably some
struggling in the early parts of any programming course. You will learn
from your mistakes, becoming a stronger, more confident programmer as a
result.�

I don’t give out code files for the assignments. However each assignment has an accompanying video that reviews my solution. The solution videos should be viewed after completing your assignment to the best of your ability.

A printable pdf checklist is included to chart your progress in the course.

In this course, you’ll learn:

How to use a basic code editor (the free Wing IDE)
Variables, variable types, and conversions
Conditional statement (if, elif, else)
Boolean Logic
Repetition using for and while loops, nesting loops
Lists (similar to arrays in most other languages)
String processing
Random number generation
Functions
15 programming assignments are given. For each assignment, there is a video showing my solution for that assignment.
The assignments are text-based (no graphics or gui). This keeps the focus on learning the language and programming logic, building a strong foundation for more advanced programming.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course, Video Checklist

Lecture 2: Install Python and the Wing IDE on a Windows System

Lecture 3: Install Python and the Wing IDE on a Mac

Lecture 4: Using a Raspberry Pi Computer for the Python Course

Lecture 5: Basic Instructions on Using the Wing Editor

Chapter 2: Variables, Input, Types, and Type Conversions

Lecture 1: Variables in Python

Lecture 2: Getting Input From the User, Converting Variable Types

Chapter 3: If Conditional Statements, Boolean Logic, Math Precedence

Lecture 1: Introduction to the If Statement

Lecture 2: Boolean Logic

Lecture 3: Creating a Compound If Statement

Lecture 4: Using Nested If Statements

Lecture 5: Precedence of Math Operations

Lecture 6: Boolean Operator Precedence

Chapter 4: Lists and For Loops

Lecture 1: Introduction to Python Lists

Lecture 2: Creating a For Loop, the Wing Debugger

Lecture 3: More For Loop Practice, Loops & Lists

Lecture 4: Operations With Python Lists

Lecture 5: Additional List Operations

Lecture 6: Sorting and Reversing Lists

Lecture 7: Nested For Loops

Chapter 5: Random Numbers and Strings

Lecture 1: How to Generate and Use Random Numbers

Lecture 2: Manipulating Strings in Python

Chapter 6: While Loops

Lecture 1: How to Create a While Loop

Lecture 2: Using a Boolean Variable to Control a While Loop

Lecture 3: More on While Loops

Chapter 7: Python Functions

Lecture 1: Introduction to Python Functions

Lecture 2: Passing Arguments to a Function

Lecture 3: Returning Values From a Function

Lecture 4: Using Functions With Named Arguments And Default Values

Lecture 5: Modularizing Code With Functions

Lecture 6: Dog-Human Age Calculator Assignment Given Using Functions

Lecture 7: Variable Scope, Global And Local Variables

Lecture 8: Rock, Paper, Scissors Assignment Given Using Functions

Chapter 8: Tic Tac Toe: Text Based Example of Creating a Larger, More Complex Program

Lecture 1: Tic Tac Toe Program Introduction and Overview

Lecture 2: Tic Tac Toe Board Setup

Lecture 3: Tic Tac Toe Player's Move

Lecture 4: Tic Tac Toe Player Loop

Lecture 5: Tic Tac Toe Computer's Move (Random Selection)

Lecture 6: Tic Tac Toe: Check For a Win or a Tie

Lecture 7: Tic Tac Toe: Improve The Computer’s Playing Logic (If Statements)

Lecture 8: Tic Tac Toe: Improve The Computer’s Playing Logic by Testing For A Win

Lecture 9: Tic Tac Toe Final

Chapter 9: Programming Assignment Solutions and Explanations

Lecture 1: Assignment 1 Solution: Variables, Input, and Print

Lecture 2: Assignment 2 Solution: Simple If Statements

Lecture 3: Assignment 3 Solution: If Statements With Boolean Operators

Lecture 4: Assignment 4 Solution: Branching Story With If Statements

Lecture 5: Assignment 5 Solution: Simple Math Calculator

Lecture 6: Assignment 6 Solution: Intro to Lists

Lecture 7: Assignment 7 Solution: Student Test Scores

Lecture 8: Assignment 8 Solution: Madlib

Lecture 9: Assignment 9 Solution: Players Scores

Lecture 10: Assignment 10 Solution: Random Sentences

Lecture 11: Assignment 11 Solution: Pig Latin

Lecture 12: Assignment 12 Solution: Race/Contest Simulation

Lecture 13: Assignment 13 Solution: Tip Calculator

Lecture 14: Assignment 14 Solution: Dog-Human Age Calculator

Lecture 15: Assignment 15 Solution: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Instructors

Vicki Watson
Computer Instructor, Web Developer, Author

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4 stars: 22 votes
5 stars: 46 votes

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