Python

Python programming language

Python is our language of choice as it is the CS introductory programming language in many universities and it is a wonderful learning language. Below are topics related to Python and learning how to program in Python.

Basic ideas

functions in Python

simple lists in Python

managing exceptions in Python

variable scope in Python

modulo in Python

Problem sets

Every problem set is a formative assignment. Please click here to see how you will be graded

Problem Set	Difficulty Level	Notes
chess	Expert	None
Strings: making HTML tags	Average	None
simple password rules	Average	None
date fashion	Average	None
mean, median, mode and other statistical functions	Expert	There are three parts to this problem set. 2 are beginner, but 1 is very challenging :-)
Email validator	Beginner	None
making a small grid	Average	None
moving around a small grid	Average	This is the foundation for many possible games you can make in Python!!
Guess a number	Average	There are easy ways to extend this fun little guessing game

Difficulty Level Key: 
* Beginner: this problem set is good for beginners
* Advanced: this problem set should be challenging 
* Expert: This problem set is very challenging for most students (but it can be solved).

All problem sets have opportunity to exceed standards.