Schedule

Spring 2026

Class Time and Location

When: M/W, 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM
Where: Richter Math-Engineering Room 102

Course Schedule

The content below includes what we will be teaching throughout the semester and is subject to change to meet the learning goals of the class. Check this website regularly for the latest schedule and for course materials that will be posted here through links on the syllabus. Please refer to the table for topics, assignments, and readings for each session. Note that:

slides for each session will be posted after class and can be accessed via the links.
Description includes but not limited to the topics that will be covered in class.
Assignments are due as indicated; late submissions may not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made.
Readings include both textbook chapters and selected online resources to supplement the learning process.
Important dates such as presentations, exams, and breaks are highlighted for convenience.

The textbook and/or other recommended readings can be found in the Syllabus. Additionally, office hours and contact information for the class instructor are provided in the Instructor page.

Week	Date	Description	Coursework	Readings
		Module 1: General Introduction
1	Jan 14 [slides]	Course Overview Introduction to Python for Data Analytics	Discussion Responsibility Quiz	Syllabus Office Hours
2	Jan 19	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday	No Class
		Module 2: Python Programming Fundamentals
2	Jan 21 [slides]	Python Coding Environment Setup Introduction to Algorithm and Programming	Python Install Recap	Jupyter Notebook Example Code
3	Jan 26 [slides] Jan 28 [slides]	Variables and Assignment Scripting and User Input Assertions for Catching Logical Errors Testing and Debugging in Python	Recap Assign HW#1	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
4	Feb 2 [slides] Feb 4 [slides]	Definite for Loops for Repeating Iterations and Ranges Basics Numbers and Binary in Python Math Coding Excercise	HW#1 DUE Recap	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Video Example Code
5	Feb 9 [slides] Feb 11 [slides]	Object-orientated Programming Introduction to Objects and Graphics Introduction to Graphical Programs Write a Graphical Application	Quiz#1 Handout Recap Assign HW#2	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
6	Feb 16 [slides] Feb 18 [slides]	Modern Art in Python Coding Excercise for Art Design String Details and Indexing Character Representations and More	Quiz#2 Handout HW#2 DUE Recap	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
7	Feb 23 [slides]	Quizzes and Midterm Exam Review Coding Projects Q&A	Q&A	Link to Reading Quiz Topic List
7	Feb 25	Coding Quiz I	Discussion#1	On Paper
8	Mar 2	Mid-term Exam	LockDown Browser	via Zoom
8	Mar 4	Presentation I - Graded Session	Submit	via Zoom
9	Mar 9	Spring Break	No Class	Spring E-Card
9	Mar 11	Spring Break	No Class	Spring E-Card
		Module 3: Python Programming Essentials
10	Mar 16 [slides] Mar 18 [slides]	Lists and Files in Python In-class Coding Excercise Script Structures and Libraries In-class Coding Excercise	Recap Assign HW#3	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
11	Mar 23 [slides] Mar 25 [slides]	Introduction to Conditions I In-class Coding Excercise Introduction to Conditions II In-class Coding Excercise	Recap HW#3 DUE	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
12	Mar 30 [slides] Apr 1 [slides]	Indefinite while Loop In-class Coding Excercise Introduction to Functions In-class Coding Excercise	Recap Discussion#2	Worksheet Example Code Try CodingBat Example Code
13	Apr 6	Easter Monday	No Class	Easter E-Card
13	Apr 8	Presentation II - Graded Session	Submit	via Zoom
14	Apr 13 [slides] Apr 15 [slides]	Introduction to Dictionaries Student Presentation Recursion Basics and Examples Student Presentation	Recap Assign HW#4	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Example Code
15	Apr 20 [slides] Apr 22 [slides]	Introduction to Sorting Algorithm Student Presentation In-class Coding Session Student Presentation	Quiz#3 Handout HW#4 DUE Recap	Link to Reading Example Code Link to Reading Link to Code
16	Apr 27	Course Evaluation Survey Final Review and Project Q&A	Q&A	Link to Survey Review Sheet
16	Apr 29	Coding Quiz II	All Discussions DUE	On Paper
17	May 4	Final Exam	LockDown Browser	via Zoom
17	May 6-7	Study Day	No Class	Study Day E-Card
18	May 11	Final Project Presentation	Submit	via Zoom