INST 326
Object Oriented Programming: Introduction to the Course
Introductions
Syllabus
The Syllabus and other course materials can be found on ELMS
What is Python and Why Was it Chosen?
- A Little History
- High level
- Rapid development
- Multi-purpose
- Batteries included
Learning Outcomes
- Design, program, and debug Python programs.
- Collect, process, and analyze data.
- Explain OOP concepts, principles, and design patterns.
- Test and assess code quality.
- Write clear and effective documentation.
- Understand how code expresses values & ethics.
Teaching Methods
- Course is divided into 11 modules
- Preparation assignments can be completed over the course of the week
- Class 1 of each module will be an introduction to the topic (lecture)
- Class 2 will be a combination of lecture and whiteboarding/practice
- Class 3 will be a lab, with hands-on practice activities
Grades
| Exercises/Quizzes (10) | 20 points |
| Homework (5) | 25 points |
| Midterms (2) | 20 points |
| Reflections (3) | 10 points |
| Final Project | 15 points |
| Participation | 10 points |
| TOTAL | 100 points |
Texts
- Charles R. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data Using Python 3.
- The Python Tutorial, v3.7.2, Python Software Foundation.
- Object-Oriented Programming in Python, University of Cape Town.
Tools
We’ll spend some time on installation later this week.
- Laptop - Windows, Linux, or Mac
- Python - https://python.org/download
- An Editor (e.g. Atom, Sublime Text, Notepad++) or IDE (PyCharm, Visual Studio, Eclipse).