An introduction to computational thinking and computer programming. We assume no prior background in programming and we begin with a basic framework for problem solving technique. We start from basics of representation of data and move to a more abstract types. We emphasize general patterns and abstraction as well as apply methods of object-oriented programming for clarity and reusability of software. Examples to be drawn from the four pillars of SUTD society.
Class Time:
Three sessions per week (S1, S2, S3):
- S1: 1.5 hour
- S2: 1.5 hour
- S3: 2.0 hour
Refer to Class Calendar for more detail.
Textbook:
How to Think Like a Computer Scientists, Interactive edition
References:
Yue Zhang, An Introduction to Python and Computer Programming, Springer, 2015
Y. Daniel Liang, Introduction to Programming Using Python, 2013
Charles Dierbach, Introduction to Computer Science Using Python: A Computational Problem-Solving Focus, 2013