Assignments

All assignments are submitted via the course learning management system. Each title links to the assignment text — a page on this site, or the handout it was distributed as.

PublishedSep 1, 2026 Updated— DueSep 10, 2026	A1 — Setup and first programs Install Python 3.12 and VS Code, run the class starter script, and submit a short program that prints your name and matriculation year.
PublishedSep 8, 2026 UpdatedSep 11, 2026 DueSep 17, 2026	A2 — Control flow Write short programs that use `if`, `while`, and `for`. Includes a small number-guessing game and a FizzBuzz variant.
PublishedSep 15, 2026 Updated— DueSep 24, 2026	A3 — Higher-order functions Implement `map`, `filter`, and `reduce` from scratch, then use them to solve three small data-processing tasks.
PublishedSep 22, 2026 Updated— DueOct 1, 2026	A4 — Recursion Write recursive solutions to five small problems, then rewrite two of them iteratively and compare. Handout distributed through the LMS.

Exams

Midterm — Oct 9, in class.
Final project presentations — Dec 11.

Final Project

Teams of 2–3 build a small program that applies at least three concepts from the course. Deliverables:

Proposal (1 page) — Nov 20.
Code + report — Dec 8.
Presentation (10 min) — Dec 11.