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Principles of Computing (Part 1)

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Overview

This two-part course builds upon the programming skills that you learned in our Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python course. We will augment those skills with both important programming practices and critical mathematical problem solving skills. These skills underlie larger scale computational problem solving and programming. The main focus of the class will be programming weekly mini-projects in Python that build upon the mathematical and programming principles that are taught in the class. To keep the class fun and engaging,...

Syllabus

  • Required Python knowledge, coding standards, and machine grading
    • This week, we will introduce you to the structure and standards of the Principles of Computing courses.
  • Testing, plotting, and grids
    • This week, we will explain the importance of testing. We will also learn to solve problems with grids.
  • Probability, randomness, and objects/references
    • This we will learn how to use probability and randomness to solve problems.
  • Combinatorics, generators, and debugging
    • This week, we will learn how to use combinatorics to solve problems.
  • Counting, growth of functions, higher-order functions
    • This week, we will explain the importance of counting in solving complex problems.
Principles of Computing (Part 1)
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Rice University via Coursera

19 hours

Paid Certificate Available

English

On-Demand

Intermediate

Instructor

Scott Rixner

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