Programming and Algorithms: Week 1

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Pseudocode and Programming

What are we doing this week?

This week we are going to introduce the module, then we'll learn a little bit about PSEUDOCODE.
Moving onto the Python side of things we will look at what PYTHON is, and how to install it, and run it.
 
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Powerpoint: Introduction to Module


Powerpoint: Introduction to Pseudocode


SQR3 Video Reviewing

 Powerpoint: Introduction to Python


Powerpoint: The Zen of Python

Downloading and Installing Python


Running Python Programs
Total running time of videos is 30 minutes.

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How algorithms shape our world - Kevin Slavin


Algorithms from "The Secret Rules Of Modern Living: Algorithms"


Links
Learn Python the Hard Way
http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/

Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html

Python 3 Tutorial
http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html


Lab #1
Lab #1 is all about learning to prioritise when presented with multiple options, how do we order things? This is also about groupwork, and clear communication.


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