Course Introduction
Lecture date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Topic
“Why do I need to know Python?” Today we will talk about how knowing a little bit about programming can enhance your skill in whatever major you have chosen. We will get started writing our first Python program online (no need to install anything if you don’t want to!) and show you where to find all the things you will need to succeed in this course.
Learning Objectives
- Meet your instructor and your TAs.
- Find the syllabus and getting started guide on the main web page.
- Open the lecture content on PrairieLearn and write some simple Python programs.
- Print a greeting
- Store some text into a variable
- Store a number into a variable
- Start the post-class activity and get your first points.