Mastering CS with Python L1
Course Description
In this course, students dive deep into computer science principles using the Python programming language. The curriculum covers essential concepts ranging from variables, data types, and control structures like loops and conditionals, to advanced topics such as functions, file handling, and search algorithms. Beyond coding, students explore computing systems, network security, and digital ethics. By engaging with real-world projects like a Banking Assistance Program and a Math Quiz game, learners develop critical problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, and the ability to design modular, scalable software solutions.
Course Learning Goals
Write and execute Python programs using variables, arithmetic
operators, and control flow statements.
Manipulate complex data structures including lists, tuples,
dictionaries, and strings to store and process data.
Design and implement modular code using user-defined functions and Python packages.
Apply algorithmic thinking to solve problems using linear and binary search techniques.
Master file handling operations to read from, write to, and manage external files like CSVs.
Develop and debug incremental projects, such as a Banking Assistance Program and a Math Quiz game, using systematic testing.
Analyze the hardware and software components of computing systems and embedded devices.
Evaluate the ethical implications of technology, including data privacy, intellectual property, and digital inequality.
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