The Art of Doing: Python Projects to Master the Fundamentals

Computer Science Through Python Application. Learn by doing.

Created by: Michael Eramo
Educator, Master Teacher, Self-Taught Programmer

What Will I Learn?

• Fundamental concepts of computer science that are transferable across ALL programming languages.
• Foundations of the Python language as well as how to import and work with 8 libraries such as random, matplotlib, and tkinter.
• How to actually write YOUR OWN programs. You will not sit back and watch. You will DO!
• 40 "Challenge Problems" that include, a problem description, detailed guide, example output, and completed code.
• Communicate secretively with a friend by encoding/decoding information based on per-determined bodies of text.
• Simulate the Power Ball Lottery and see how adjusting the number of balls affects the likelihood of becoming a billionaire.
• See the devastating effect of interest on student loans and graph the results.
• Create a GUI interface that simulates the spread of an infectious disease throughout a population.

Requirements

• A working computer with internet connection and access to a web browser.
• Python 3 installed (optional).
• A desire to learn!

Target audience

• Beginner programmers who are looking for an opportunity to learn though application rather than direct instruction.
• Intermediate programers who are looking to test their skills.