Sophia Introduction To Programming With Python Syllabus

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CS1100: Introduction to Programming With

Python (3 semester credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, you will learn the basics of computer programming from data types, to creating classes, to
algorithms and testing. You will learn these concepts while diving deep into the syntax of Python as your core
programming language. The course culminates in the chance to design and build a project that answers a
need or goal that you determine.
COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: June 2022 - Present
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites
LENGTH OF COURSE: This is a self-paced course. Students may use as much or as little time as needed to
complete the course.
ACE CREDIT® RECOMMENDATION: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3

semester hours in introduction to programming.
GRADING: This is a pass/fail course. Students must complete 11 Challenges (formative assessments), 3
Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessments) with an overall
score of 70% or better.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the steps a programmer goes through to tackle a new problem.

2. Recall the most common data types and how to create and use them in a program.
3. Insert conditional statements and functions into a program.
4. Create and manipulate lists and other common data collection types.
5. Use loops to repeat steps either a fixed number of times or dynamically based on conditions.
6. Develop and test complex functions including special Python functions.
7. Write the code for a basic class.
8. Remember the situations where inheritance and scope will affect a program’s operations.
9. Use modules and files to add functionality and data to a program.
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10. Plan an algorithm for an original program.
11. Code and test an original program based on a prepared algorithm.
OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS

Unit 1: Program Basics
Challenge 1: Learning to Code
1. Programming Mindset
2. Thinking Through Examples
3. Forming an Algorithm
4. Guide to Using Replit
5. Testing
Challenge 2: Data Types
1. Data Types Introduction

2. Using Integers and Floats
3. Operators and Operands
4. Using Strings
5. String Operations
6. Debugging Operations
7. Coding Your First Program
Challenge 3: Functions and Conditions
1. Functions and Methods Introduction

2. Conditional Statements
3. Boolean Operators
4. Multiple Conditions
5. Exceptions
6. Debugging Conditional Statements
7. Drink Order Program
Unit 2: Lists and Loops
Challenge 1: Lists
1. Introduction to Lists
2. Manipulate Lists
3. Sets, Tuples, and Dictionaries
4. Multiple Dimensions
5. Debugging Lists
6. Tic-Tac-Toe Program
Challenge 2: Loops
1. Introduction to Loops
2. Loops Using while
3. Loops Using for
4. Nested Loops
5. Debugging Loops
6. Revisiting the Tic-Tac-Toe Program
Challenge 3: Complex Functions
1. Function Arguments
2. The Return Statement
3. Nested Functions
4. Debugging Functions
5. Finishing the Tic-Tac-Toe Program
Unit 3: Classes
Challenge 1: Class Basics
1. Introduction to Classes
2. The init Method and del Function
3. Object Attributes
4. Object Methods
5. The Employee Class Program
Challenge 2: Inheritance and Scope
1. Introduction to Inheritance
2. Subclasses
3. Scope
4. Class Troubleshooting
5. Revisiting the Employee Class Program
Challenge 3: Modules and Files
1. Introduction to Modules
2. Using Modules
3. Creating Modules
4. Introduction to File I/O
5. Reading and Writing to a File
6. Common Issues with Files
7. Finishing the Employee Class Program
Unit 4: Project
Challenge 1: Planning the Algorithm
1. Python Touchstone Overview

2. Identifying a Problem to Solve
3. Working An Example
4. Identifying the Patterns
5. Forming the Algorithm
Challenge 2: Coding the Algorithm
1. Translating to Code
2. Writing the Program
3. Testing As You Go
4. Commenting Your Code
5. Course Wrap-Up
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CS1100: Introduction to Programming With

COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: June 2022 - Present

ACE CREDIT® RECOMMENDATION: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3

1. Describe the steps a programmer goes through to tackle a new problem.

OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS

Challenge 1: Learning to Code

Challenge 2: Data Types

1. Data Types Introduction

Challenge 3: Functions and Conditions

1. Functions and Methods Introduction

Unit 2: Lists and Loops

Challenge 3: Complex Functions

Challenge 1: Class Basics

Challenge 2: Inheritance and Scope

Challenge 3: Modules and Files

Challenge 1: Planning the Algorithm

1. Python Touchstone Overview

Challenge 2: Coding the Algorithm

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