Lectures

Click on a lecture to see the summary of that day, together with optional reading or viewing. You can also download the slides and any demo code.

Because of recent changes in venue, we are not able record lectures in this course. You are expected to attend in order to learn the material. You may review the lesson videos recorded during COVID for supplemental instruction.

Functions and Modules

Functions and Modules

This lecture references Lesson 3 and videos 4.5-4.4 of Lesson 4.

In this class we talk about how to import optional features into Python. We also show how to make program files we can run.    More ›

August 29, 2023 handout slides demos

Variables and Assignments

Variables and Assignments

This lecture references videos 1.5-1.7 of Lesson 1, and Lesson 2.

In this class we build a mental model to understand how Python works. This will be our first class where we use Poll Everywhere.    More ›

August 24, 2023 handout slides no demos

Types and Expressions

Types and Expressions

This lecture references Lesson 0 and videos 1.1-1.4 of Lesson 1.

In this class we give an overview of the course and its expectations. We also also talk about setting up Python to get started on the first lab.    More ›

August 22, 2023 handout slides no demos