What to do, When
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 0:
No class
August 30
No class
August 31
Session 1 (September 2)
Preparation
Introduction to Python, PyCharm, Objects, Names (Variables), and Simple Loops
Week 1:
Session 2 (September 6)
Preparation
Objects, Names (Variables), Functions, and Methods
Session 3 (September 7)
Preparation
Loops, Summing, Functions With Parameters, Scope, and Unit Testing
Session 4 (September 9)
Preparation
Conditionals / Boolean Logic, Counting, The Accumulator Pattern, and Putting Together Patterns
Week 2:
Session 5 (September 13)
Preparation
Debugging, Coding Standards, Code Reviews, Exam 1 Practice
Session 6 (September 14)
Preparation
More Exam 1 Practice
Session 8 (September 16)
Preparation
Names Are References, Box-and-Pointer Diagrams, Implementing Classes
Week 3:
Session 7 (Exam 1)
Preparation
Tuesday evening, September 20
Exam 1 has an ADMISSION TICKET
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
and may NOT be in your usual classroom.
Regular class Tuesday, September 20 is optional.
See Exam 1 information for details.
Session 9 (September 21)
Preparation
More Implementing Classes
Session 10 (September 23)
Preparation
Sequences
Week 4:
Session 11 (September 27)
Preparation
Patterns for Sequences
Session 12 (September 28)
Preparation
Patterns for Sequences, Revisited
Session 13 (September 30)
Preparation
Exam 2 Practice
Week 5:
Session 14 (October 4)
Preparation
More Exam 2 Practice
Session 16 (October 5)
Preparation
The _Wait Until Event_ Pattern, While Loops, Input from a Console/File, and Catching Exceptions
Session 15 (Exam 2)
Preparation
Monday evening, October 10
Exam 2 has an ADMISSION TICKET
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
and may NOT be in your usual classroom.
There is regular class Friday, October 7.
See the above Preparation for details.
Week 6:
Session 17 (October 11)
Preparation
Loops Within Loops
Session 18 (October 12)
Preparation
More Loops Within Loops
Fall break
October 13-14
Week 7:
Session 19 (October 18)
Preparation
Implementing Classes, Revisited
Session 20 (October 19)
Preparation
Mutation, Exam 3 Practice
Session 22 (October 21)
Preparation
Project, PyGame Tutorials begin.
Week 8:
Session 21 (Exam 3)
Preparation
Wednesday evening, October 26
Exam 3 has an ADMISSION TICKET
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
and is NOT in your usual classroom.
There WILL be regular class Tuesday, October 25, AND Wednesday, October 26.
See Exam 3 information for details.
Session 23 (October 26)
Preparation
Project, PyGame Tutorials continue.
Session 24 (October 28)
Preparation
Project, PyGame Tutorials complete, Your Game Begins.
Week 9:
Session 25 (November 1)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.
Session 26 (November 2)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.
Session 27 (November 4)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.
Week 10:
Session 28 (November 8)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.
Session 29 (November 9)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.
Session 30 (November 11)
Preparation
Project, Your Game Continues.