The following notes are adapted from Craig Persiko's CS110A course:

Course Syllabus, Spring 2020

Homework Assignments (All submissions should be done in Canvas)

Notes Used In-Class

• 1/13/20: Chapter 1: CS110A Computer Basics

  • Checklist: Office Hours, Starting a Club: Take Five, Parent Exchange Program, Mofiti, Unboxing Pepper
  • Flappy Bird on Code.org
  • Chapter 1 from Interactive Python

• 1/22/20: Chapter 2: CS110A Simple Python Data

  • Linda explains Homework 1 and Flappy Bird
  • Chapter 2 from Interactive Python

• 1/29/20: Chapter 3: Debugging Interlude

  • Craig's Notes for Chapter 3
  • Census taken in class

• 2/5/20: Chapter 4: Intro to Python Turtle Graphics

  • Inspiration for Homework 4 from Spring 2019
  • Craig's notes for Chapter 4: Intro to Turtle Graphics | Intro to For Loops Using Turtle Graphics | Nested For Loops Using Turtle Graphics
  • Documentation for Turtle Graphics Library

• 2/12/20: Chapter 5: For Loops, More on Modules

  • In class coding exercises completed together: Compound Interest | Draw a Cupcake in Class (Posted in Canvas)
  • Some pretty neat Homework 4 Submissions

• 2/24/20: Test Review (Presidents Day, Class Cancelled on Wednesday 2/19)

  • Review Materials 1 | Truth Tables | Test Questions
  • Craig's Notes for Using the Random Module

• 3/2/20: Chapter 6: Functions

  • Cupcake Sprinkle Submissions
  • 3/2: Craig's Notes: Using Functions in Your Program
  • Craig's Notes: Multiple Functions

• 3/9/20: Chapter 7: Selection | Going Over Test

  • 3/11: Going over the solutions for Test 1
    • Solutions to questions up to the Cupcake Sprinkles question
    • Solutions to Test #1
    • Solution to Test #1 Sprinkles question | Cupcake Sprinkle Submissions
    • YouTube Video for Coming Up with In-Class Sprinkles Question
  • 3/13: Midterm Grades in Web4
  • Craigs Notes for Selection Part I

• 3/16/20: Chapter 7: Selection Continued

• 3/23 M, 3/25 W: No Class Spring Break moved up one week due to Corona Virus

• 3/30: In-Person Classes Resume (Hopefully)

  • In any case, our Test #2 will be on 4/1 so likely a review of some sort on 3/30

  • Looks like CCSF will be online for the rest of the week (and likely the rest of the semester). Check Canvas for instructions this evening. Make sure to watch these videos:

    • Python Truth Tables Explained by misterminich (6 min 45 sec)
    • Boolean Logic Explained by Emily Jane (7 min 50 sec)
    • If you really enjoy that Truth Table explanation, then check out this Python Truth Table Creator by Rich While-Cooper (5 min 31 sec)

  • Test #2 covers up to and including Chapter 7 in the Interactive Python Notes

• 4/6/20 Chapter 8: More on Iteration

  • Craig's notes on While Loops and Input Validation
  • Sentinel Controlled Loops

• 4/13/20 Chapter 9: Strings

  • Strings Part I | Strings Part II | Strings Part III

• 4/20/20 Chapter 10: Lists

  • Lists Part 1 | Lists Part 2

• 4/27/20 Chapter 10: Wrapping up Lists

  • 2D Lists
  • Shutterfly Extra Credit Assignment | Craig's Function Extra Credit Assignment 2019
  • Test #3 covers up to and including Chapter 10 in the Interactive Python Notes. | Review Questions

• 5/4/20 Test #3 (Monday during class)

  • Wrapping up homeworks 1-11 on Wednesday
  • Test #3 available until Friday but make sure you set aside 2 solid hours to complete.

• 5/11/20, 5/13/20 Chapter 11 File Input/Output

  • Make sure to get that last Homework 12 finished to wrap up the course.
  • Monday (5/11/20) we'll be Covering File I/O and discussing the 3rd test and setting up for the final exam.
  • Wednesday (5/13/20) Anyone who wants to attempt the Extra Credit or has made a start on it can kickoff our review discussion
  • Final exam will be available Monday May 18th
  • Documentation for File I/O

  Homework Assignments

  • Homework 1 | Due Friday 1/17/20

  • Homework 2 | Due Wednesday 1/22/20

  • Homework 3 | Due Wednesday 1/29/20

  • Homework 4 | Due Monday 2/10/20

  • Homework 5 | Due Monday 2/17/20

  • Homework 6 | Due Wednesday 3/4/20

  • Homework 7 | Due Wednesday 3/18/20

  • Homework 8 | Due Friday 4/10/20

  • Homework 9 | Due Friday 4/17/20

  • Homework 10 | Due Friday 4/24/20

  • Homework 11 | Due Friday 5/1/20

  • Homework 12 | Due Friday 5/15/20

  • Extra Credit | Due Wednesday 5/20/20

  Test Dates

  • Test #1: Wednesday February 26th
  • Test #2: Wednesday April 1st (Spring Break moved up one week due to Corona Virus)
  • Test #3: Monday May 4th
  • Final Exam: Monday May 18th

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