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Computing in Python IV: Objects & Algorithms
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 5 Sequences
- Introductive Level
Course details
Syllabus
Chapter 1. Objects. Working with instances of complex data types or defining your own, like creating a class to represent a video game character, a class syllabus, or an item for sale.
Chapter 2. Algorithms. Creating complex code for searching in large lists or sorting lists of data, and analyzing code for its complexity.
Chapter 3. Course Recap. A comprehensive review of the Xseries as a whole, leading into the final exam.
Prerequisite
CS1301xIII 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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