Description
An introduction to computer programming and computer science, using the Python programming language.
Python
Python is an object oriented programming language that is praised for its clean, understandable syntax and the ease with which it enables programmers to get the job done. It has a large standard library, providing pre-written code for doing such diverse things as website crawling, scientific calculations, connecting to databases, creating graphical user interfaces, and audio file manipulation. Python is extensively used by YouTube, Google, Yahoo!, CERN, and NASA.
You should take this course if...
- you've always wanted to bend the computer to your will.
- you want to have fun.
- you'd like to learn generally applicable problem solving skills.
- you need a math/science credit.
Information
| Classroom: | McKenzie 122 |
| Hours: | 1:00-1:50, Monday - Friday |
| Syllabus: | See the syllabus page |
| Textbook: | Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science |
| Instructor | Alex Leighton |
| Email: | aleighto@cs.uoregon.edu |
| Office: | Deschutes 237 |
| Office Hours: | By appointment (email me) |