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An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

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Course Summary

Interactive Python 1 is a beginner-level course that introduces students to programming with Python. The course is designed to be interactive, engaging, and fun, and it covers the basics of programming, including variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and more.

Key Learning Points

Learn Python programming from scratch
Get hands-on experience through interactive programming assignments
Create simple games and applications using Python

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of programming with Python
Create simple applications and games using Python
Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior programming experience required
Access to a computer with an internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

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Description

This two-part course is designed to help students with very little or no computing background learn the basics of building simple interactive applications. Our language of choice, Python, is an easy-to learn, high-level computer language that is used in many of the computational courses offered on Coursera. To make learning Python easy, we have developed a new browser-based programming environment that makes developing interactive applications in Python simple. These applications will involve windows whose contents are graphical and respond to buttons, the keyboard and the mouse.

Outline

Week 0 - Statements, expressions, variables
Introduction
CodeSkulptor
Arithmetic Expressions
Variables
Saving in CodeSkulptor
Mini-project Video
Practice Exercises for Expressions (optional)
Practice Exercises for Variables and Assignments (optional)
Mini-project Description
Code Clinic Tips
Quiz 0

Week 1 - Functions, logic, conditionals
Functions
Visualizing Functions
More Operations
Logic and Comparisons
Conditionals
Programming Tips - 1
Mini-project Video
Practice Exercises for Functions (optional)
Practice Exercises for Logic and Conditionals (optional)
Mini-project Description
Practice Mini-project: Mystical Octosphere (optional)
Code Clinic Tips
Quiz 1

Week 2 - Event-driven programming, local/global variables
Event-Driven Programming
Local vs. Global Variables
SimpleGUI
Buttons
Input Fields
Visualizing Events
Programming Tips - 2
Mini-project Video
Practice Exercises for Interactive Applications (optional)
Practice Exercises for Button and Input Fields (optional)
Mini-project Description
Practice Mini-project: Magical Octosphere Reloaded (optional)
Code Clinic Tips
Quiz 2a
Quiz 2b

Week 3 - Canvas, drawing, timers
Canvas and Drawing
String Processing
Interactive Drawing
Timers
Visualizing Drawing and Timers
Programming Tips - 3
Mini-project Video
Practice Exercises for Drawing (optional)
Practice Exercises for Timers (optional)
Mini-project Description
Code Clinic Tips
Quiz 3a
Quiz 3b

Week 4 - Lists, keyboard input, the basics of modeling motion
Lists
Keyboard Input
Motion
Collisions and Reflections
Velocity Control
Visualizing Lists and Mutation
Programming Tips - 4
Mini-project Video
Practice Exercises for Lists (optional)
Practice Exercises for Keyboard (optional)
Mini-project Description
Code Clinic Tips
Quiz 4a
Quiz 4b

Summary of User Reviews

Interactive Python 1 is a highly rated course that helps beginners learn programming interactively. Users found the course engaging and effective in teaching basic programming concepts.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The interactive nature of the course was appreciated by many users.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and interactive course material
Effective in teaching basic programming concepts
Great for beginners
Helpful peer review system
Coursera platform is user-friendly

Cons from User Reviews

Limited advanced material
Some technical issues with the platform
Course material can be repetitive
Not enough challenging assignments
Inconsistent quality of peer feedback

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