Lecture 1 — Introduction¶

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Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Python as a Programming tool.
Design solution approaches to solve very small-scale computational programs.
Write, test and debug small-scale programs
Demonstrate an understanding of application of computational thinking to real-world problems.

Practical Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python by Campbell, Gries, and Montojo
- Available in e-book form
We will be using second edition but if you have third edition, it should also be fine.

Course notes and lecture exercises will be posted at:

https://www.cs.rpi.edu/~mushtu/CS1010/index.html
Submitty will be used for posting homework assignments, and as a public discussion site:

https://submitty.cs.rpi.edu

You will be automatically added when you enroll. Let an instructor or TA know if you cannot log into this site more than 48 hours after you receive notice from the registrar that you are enrolled. The site is updated daily, not immediately, so there might be some lag.

Dr. Uzma’s office hours are:
- Tue 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, both in AE-111
Other office hours are posted online
Requirements and grading: lecture exercises, homework assignments, tests; letter grades
Appealing grades
Class attendance and participation; lecture notes
Homework late policy:
- 6 LATE DAYS FOR THE WHOLE SEMESTER
- 2 LATE DAYS ON ANY ONE ASSIGNMENT
Academic integrity
Other exceptions: report to me right now or as soon as you know
Notes on schedule:
- Test dates are October 1st and October 29th all during the Lecture time. You must be here or have an excused absence from Student Experience. If you do not have an excused absence for a test, you will get a 0. No exceptions!
- Final exam will be held during the final week of classes. No exceptions! So, don’t make departure plans until the final exam schedule is posted.