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Loyola University Chicago - Introduction to Computing

Country: USA
University: Loyola University Chicago
Course code: COMP 150
Course title: Introduction to Computing
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: no
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage:
Semester:
Programming language: Python
Language of Instruction: English
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Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Explicit
Learning Outcomes:

To learn how to program using Python; to feel comfortable writing programs that can contain basic data structures, user input and other basic language constructs.

To learn how to add graphical effects to programs

To introduce the concepts of algorithms and their analysis and design in the context of a simple yet powerful computer language, Python

To study some of the basic ideas behind computing, language construct and computer architecture

To be able to use HTML to construct a web page containing forms and write a Python CGI script to dynamically process information placed in a web form, time permitting.

LO categories:

Writing programs

Designing Algorithms

Data Structures (general or implied complex like stacks, queues etc)

Simple Graphics & GUIs