Open Source Programming - Master's

The course begins with Module 1: Input, Processing, and Output, providing an overview of essential concepts including comments, variables, data conversions, and calculations. The module also covers introductory readings, a summary, assessment, quizzes, and a practice lab to reinforce learning.

Module 2: Decision Structures and Boolean Logic delves into if-else statements, string comparisons, nested ifs, logical operators, and boolean logic. It includes quizzes and a practice lab to solidify understanding of the concepts.

In Module 3: Repetition Structures, students explore while and for loop structures, running totals, sentinel values, input validation, nested loops, and other related concepts. The module features quizzes and a practice lab for practical application.

Module 4: Functions introduces defining functions, passing arguments, value-returning functions, and modules. Students engage with quizzes and a practice lab to master the application of these concepts.

Module 5: File and List Processing covers loops, records, exceptions, lists, list slicing, list functions, two-dimensional lists, tuples, and file processing. The module integrates quizzes and a practice lab.

Module 6: More on Strings, Dictionaries, and Sets guides students through dictionaries, sets, serialization, and more on strings. The module includes quizzes and a practice lab for hands-on experience.

Module 7: Classes and Objects & Inheritance explores classes, object-oriented programming, inheritance, and polymorphism. It incorporates quizzes and a practice lab to reinforce understanding.

Module 8: Graphical User Interfaces and Intro to Database Programming with SQLite3 provides an introduction to widgets, databases, database programming with SQLite3, graphical interfaces with Tkinter, and course supplementals. Quizzes and a practice lab are included for practical application.

Module 9: Summative Course Assessment is designed to assess students' comprehensive understanding of the course material, providing a capstone for their learning journey.