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Course Details

Introductory programming course using the Python programming language.


Facilitator

Brylie Oxley


Prerequisites

Intro to personal computers (Linux, Macintosh, Windows).

Motivation

When one knows how to make simple scripts it is easier to complete repetitious tasks. The more active hackers we have the faster our technology and collective culture will evolve.

Audience

Novice and intermediate computer users, scientists, teachers, and hobbiests can benefit by integrating programming into their workflow.

Experience

I have read one Python book (Python for Dummies) and am in the process of creating an ATutor course based on the free books A Byte of Python, Dive Into Python 3, and How to Think Like a Computer Scientist.

P2PU Source

GNU.media research regarding Open Educational Resources

Learning Style

Collaborative and collective knowledge sharing.

Repeat

Yes

Status

New