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Computing in Python II: Control Structures
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Syllabus
Chapter 1: Control Structures. The basic role of control structures in general: lines of code that control other lines of code, determining when they execute.
Chapter 2: Conditionals. Building complex reasoning into our code by letting it make decisions based on the changing values of variables, like recommending a raincoat if it's going to rain or issuing a passing grade if a student's average is over 70.
Chapter 3. Loops. Building even more complex reasoning with for loops and while loops, both of which repeat certain lines of code over and over for every value in a list or while some condition is true.
Chapter 4. Functions. Encapsulating blocks of code into reusable functions that can be called as needed, including specifying their input and dictating their output.
Chapter 5. Error Handling. Reacting gracefully when anticipated or unanticipated errors occur during your program's execution.
Prerequisite
CS1301xI or equivalent knowledge is required. Certain problems may benefit from experience with algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and trigonometry, but you can succeed without these.
Instructors
David Joyner
Senior Research Associate at the College of Computing
Georgia Institute of Techology
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The Georgia Institute of Technology
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