CS1133

Cornell University · Fall 2026

Short Coursein Python

An introductory course for students new to computing.

# begin with a question
def learn(idea):
  while not_understood(idea):
    practice(idea)
    ask_for_help()
  return "I can do this."
CourseCS 1133
MeetsMon · Wed · Fri
Time12:20 – 1:10 pm
Room142 CIS
GradingS / U

Resources

Setup

Set up Python

Practice

Python Tutor

Step through code visually and see how values change in memory.

Course Staff

Saravanan Kandasamy
Instructor

Saravanan Kandasamy

sk3277@cornell.edu

Office hours: Monday 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Gates 335; Friday 1:30–2:30 pm, Gates 335

Teaching Assistant

Ralph Al Fata

rea98@cornell.edu

Office hours: Friday 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Gates 335