cs201a Intro to Python - Age 10+ (Crash Course)
age >= 0
An introduction to programming basics through the Python language, a powerful yet easy to learn programming language.
The Python programming language has quickly become one of the most utilized programming languages over the past few years in a variety of fields, including artificial intelligence and data science. Students will be introduced to Python and general programming concepts through a combination of interactive lessons and the creation of multiple game projects that will reinforce the students’ Python knowledge as well as program design fundamentals.
The first class session will cover software installation, configuration, and introductions.
Outcome:
How to design, create, and run Python programs
Programming fundamentals like:
Console input and output (use code to interact with the user)~Variables (keep track of important data)~Loops (repeat sections of code easily and efficiently)~Conditionals (control the execution of code based on true/false statements)~Basic data structures (different ways to organize data)
How to work through and solve complex problems through Python
Testing and debugging skills
