Welcome To PRG600: Programming Fundamentals

Introduction

This course teaches fundamental computer programming principles, using the Python programming language. Students in this lab-based course will have the opportunity to use language to develop their own algorithms, and become familiar with the common design patterns found in programming.

Learning Outcomes

• Work with Python, including its standard library
• Recognize fundamental design patterns, including control statements and iteration
• Develop algorithms to solve common issues
• Assess product requirements, plan control structure
• Create programs that adhere to best practices
• Become familiar with industry tools for design, debugging and formatting

Table of contents

Labs

• Lab 1
• Lab 2
• Lab 3
• Lab 4
• Lab 5
• Lab 6
• Lab 7
• Lab 8
• Lab 9

Assignments

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 2

Extra Resources

• Reference Sheet
• Study Guide

Suggested Textbook

The book Automate The Boring Stuff Using Python is an excellent resource. The first chapters are a clearly-written guide to some of the concepts we will be covering in this class. Later chapters will introduce many interesting projects that you may find useful in your own day-to-day life. The online version is free.