Session 2 Preparation — Videos, Reading and Quizzes

Videos and Reading:

All of the following are required except items labeled Optional are, well, optional (i.e., things that may be interesting but do not directly pertain to your success in this course).

1. Getting started in Python via the PyDev Console — Objects, Types, Variables, Assignment and more
   1. In Session 1, you completed a handout on:
      • The PyDev Console, by Pictures.
      If for some reason you did NOT do the exercises in that handout, do them now.
   2. Now work through the follow-up PyDev Console exercises in:
      • Getting Started in Python.
      See the first handout above if you need a refresher on how to open a PyDev Console. Important:
      • There is nothing to save or turn in; just do this exercise per its instructions and LEARN from it!
      • You are likely to have questions from this exercise: simply bring your questions to Session 2.
2. Calling Functions
   • Video [3:44 minutes]
3. Coding to a Specification
   • Video [4:23 minutes]
4. Counted Loops (using FOR loops with RANGE expressions)
   • Read this explanation of Counted Loops (using FOR statements and RANGE expressions)
     • Read this important explanation carefully!
     • Study the examples in it.
     • BRING your QUESTIONS about it to class.
5. Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
   • Video [7:47 minutes]
6. UML class diagrams
   • Video [7:49 minutes]
7. Objects and Classes – Using Objects
   • Video [7:10 minutes]