Fundamentals of Computer Science | LASA Computer Science

Date	Notes	Class Activities
	*Fundamentals of CS*
	syllabus resources AISD✓ CANVAS✓ codingBat✓ LASACSqa cmp python
Turn in in-person BLEND sign-out CSAC submit (how) P1 P2 P5 P8
12/02 2B13 12/03 2A13	Conditionals (retake up to 70%) practice quiz riddle	Let’s get Loopy {12/18 end of nine weeks – no grace days} btw the [ ] in assignment 1 2 5 8 Requirements and Approach
12/01 2A12		Catch up day Python Conditionals practice quiz
12/01	LASA Advent of Code *win a LASA{CS} T-shirt*

11/21 2B12	UT summer academies	Catch up day Python Conditionals practice quiz
11/19 2A11 11/20 2B11	riddle Nov 15, 1971	Python Iterations (for loop) 4 for loops [4 pts -1/2pt per incorrect 12/3] for 1 2 5 8 Lab Booleans, decisions, and loops [10 pts 12/5] bdl 1 2 5 8 BONUS Optical Illusions [1 pt per illusion 12/5] to study practice quiz
11/17 2A10 11/18 2B10	Variables & Expressions and Print (retake up to 70%) practice quiz	Python Iterations Python Iterations (while loop) 3 while loops [3 pts 12/02] while 1 2 5 8 Debugging Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 3: Functions (starts on Page 56) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
11/13 2B9 11/14 2A9	programming error 2038 problem	Python Functions Using Functions [10 pts 11/21] heat2 1 2 5 8 NOTE There is a practice quiz for the 1st Python Quiz (which will be Nov 17/18)
11/11 2B8 11/12 2A8	riddle	Two Example Functions quadratic equation [5 pts 11/19] BONUS quadratic equation [2 pts 11/19] NOTE There is a practice quiz for the 1st Python Quiz (which will be Nov 17/18)
11/07 2B7 11/10 2A7	riddle around the World built-in functions	Python Functions Functions Intro fuel economy [5 pts 11/17] fuel 1 2 5 8 CodingBat Berlin Wall (log-in) [3 pts 11/17]
11/05 2A6 11/06 2B6	Intel FDIV bug Hubble KC Challenger	Python print and f-string Python Errors Pythontutor demo finish … Calculator CodingBat uses Python 2.x and not Python 3.x CodingBat Logic (log-in) [3 pts 11/13] (1) date_fashion (2) squirrel_play (3) alarm_clock Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 2: Flow Control (starts on Page 29) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
10/31 2B5 11/3 2A5	RPN Calculator HP15C (8 x (10-3))/(6-2) UIL Calculator (70 questions in 30 min)	Python Conditionals Python Conditionals Pair Programming Python No No’s pair Calculator [10 pts 11/13] calculator 1 2 5 8
10/29 2A4 10/30 2B4	UT Austin Robocup Funniest Dives [2:04]	Python Variables and Expression Python Variables and Expressions Heat Index [10 pts 11/6] heat 1 2 5 8 register with Sololearn Sololearn Part 1 {10 pts 11/20}
10/27 2A3 10/28 2B3		Semester Exam BLEND Multiple Choice: Scratch, Number Conversion, Image Encoding, Megabyte, Jeroo [50 pts] Jeroo Program [20 pts]
10/23 2B2 10/24 2A2	riddle top pgm	Python Introduction Python Introduction register with CSAC download & install Thonny at home Intro to Thonny [5 pts 10/31] introduction 1 2 5 8 Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 1: Python Basics (starts on Page 14) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
Python
10/21 2B1 10/22 2A1 10/22 PSAT	riddle Cmp Cond [14 pts]	CodingBat registration CodingBat Warmup {3 pts 10/29} 3 using if statements [40%,60%,80%] 1 using only return [100%]
10/17	end of 9 weeks
10/16 1B20		extra B-day CodingBat registration (do today since Mr. Mueller will be absent on Tuesday). IntroComputing.org Table Data [5 pts 10/23] optional for A-day
10/14 1B19 10/17 1A19	Jeroo Decisions [14 pts]	Socrative Compound Conditionals (day 2) finish … Jeroo practice BLEND file upload for Midterm BONUS Shortest Code 2 Shortest Code 3
10/09 1B18 10/15 1A18	Boolean Logic Game Ada Lovelace Day (2nd Tue in Oct 10/14)	Jeroo Compound Conditionals Compound Conditionals (day 1) Compound Conditionals Labs {15 pts, +2pts, 10/24} Maze Four [7.5pts, +0.5pts] Harvester 2 [10pts, +1pts] Zeroo [11.5pts,+1.5pts] Super Maze [12.5pts] Real Maze [14pts]
⮟ last assignments for this 9 weeks ⮝ first assignments for next 9 weeks
10/7 1B17 10/8 1A17	Jeroo Repetition [14 pts]	workday
10/3 1B16 10/6 1A16		Jeroo Decisions Jeroo Decisions {15 pts 10/15} MazePlus [50%] Maze One [70%] Maze Two [80%] Celebrate2 [90%] Hurdle [100%] BONUS Shortest Code 0 Shortest Code 1
10/1 1A15 10/2 1B15	Jeroo Introduction & Actions [14 pts]	workday
9/29 1A14 9/30 1B14		Jeroo Repetition Jeroo Repetition {15 pts 10/9} Alley Run [50%] Harvest [70%] Celebrate [90%] Rings [100%]
9/25 1B13 9/26 1A13	penguins file issues	Jeroo Actions Jeroo Actions {15 pts 10/3} Organizer [50%] Beautify [70%] Maze [85%] Eraser Head [95%] Planter [100%]
9/19 1B12 9/24 1A12	riddle Binary & Hex Conversion [12 pts]	What is a computer? Jeroo Introduction Jeroo Introduction {5 pts 10/01} Collect Flower [70%] Homeward Bound [80%] Relay [100%]
Jeroo
9/17 1A11 9/18 1B11	riddle	PRE test finish … IntroComputing.org BONUS Text Compression Activity 1 [1 pt] Activity 2 [1 pt] best all-time [43.33%,47.75%,31.94%,96.94%] for fun explore code.org’s Hour of Code Activities
9/15 1A10 9/16 1B10	2048	Honor & A1 steak sauce Pixel & Loop Demo Image Encoding 2 {10 pts 9/25} Image Loops Image Loops [70%] Puzzles [80%] If Statment Logic If statement [90%] Image Bluescreen [100%] SUPER BONUS Reverse the Flower {3 pts}
9/11 1B9 9/12 1A9	spreadsheet Scratch Random,If, Inputs [10 pts]	Data Representation – Image Encoding Computer Images IntroComputing.org Image Encoding 1 {10 pts 9/19} IntroComputing.org Introduction [50%] Image Encoding Schemes 1. LASA image [60%] 2. 4×2 image [70%] 3. 2×2 image [80%] 4. Green Circle with Orange Border [90%] 5. 4×16 image [100%]
9/09 1B8 9/10 1B8	ASCII Star Wars “The Martian” hexadecimal scene	Data Representation – ASCII, Unicode How much is a byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte? Character Encoding Encoding Text How to Use Unicode File Size Activity (ver 2) (pair #0) {10 pts 9/17} Megabyte {5 pts 9/17}
9/05 1B7 9/08 1A7	odometer Binary Game calculator you can use on the Number Systems Quiz	Data Representation – Number Systems Exponential Growth (binary vs decimal) spreadsheet Decimal Binary Hex Magic Cards (cards) Decimal and Binary Number systems Hexadecimal Number system Questions 1-5 lasacs Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal Tables Hex to Binary Shortcut Number Conversion worksheet answer key {5 pts 9/15} Radiolab Bit Flip (1:01 – 10:50) whole podcast
Computers & Data Representation
9/03 1A6 9/04 1B6	riddle Scratch Variables and Loops [18 pts] (Retake up to 80%)	demonstrate Random Character assignment bounce of edge of the screen (Why do we see squiggles at the edge?) 200 x 200 BONUS Random Character – No more “ears”
8/29 1A5 9/02 1B5	riddle questions about Common Bug – Set vs Change or Non-Numeric Variables	Scratch Random, If, and Inputs Most of 2 class days to complete {20 pts 9/11} Decisions Decisions Socrative (instant feedback, self-paced) Boolean Values Socrative 1-5 If Self-Check Socrative 6-8 Else Nested Decisions Socrative 9-12 Exercises (1)-(3) Text Input Exercises (4)-(6) answers Exercises (1)-(6) Number Guessing Game [75%] Random Character Edge of Screen [85%] Box [100%]
8/27 1A4 8/28 1B4	riddle Distance vs Time	Ada Lovelace 🎬 Grace Hopper
8/25 1A3 8/26 1B3	riddle	Scratch Variables and Loops Variables in Math and Programming Most of 2 class days to complete {20 pts 9/04} Experiment with Drawing and Repeat 5 shapes [50%] Tempo and Variables every other Note [60%] Common Bug – Set vs Change Repeat Until Draw 2 Squirrals [80%] Countdown & Variable Sized Shapes [90%] Variable Sized Shapes PLUS [100%] Non-Numeric Variables don’t skip this. BONUS [2 pts 9/04] Do one of the challenging star shapes (in the first part of this assignment) and then do the chess board challenge
8/21 1A2 8/22 1B2	riddle	Brave -> Settings -> Search Engine -> Google BLEND Honor Code & Syllabus {2 pts 8/29} and seating chart & get to know your neighbors Scratch Basics Scratch Introduction online: go to scratch.mit.edu click Join Scratch at top right & create an account Demo sprites (new, resize), moving, turning, etc. How to get assignments checked off faster User Interface Detective Work Scratch Start {10 pts 8/29} Getting Started with Scratch Sections 1-10 [70%] Broadcast [80%] Game of TAG! [100%] Challenge: can you make your tag players leave the screen on left and reappear on the right explore on your own you may want some headphones for Scratch sound projects 🎧
Scratch
8/19 B1 8/20 1A1		Getting Started teacher lasacs.com courses calendar Peer Tutors puzzles syllabus LASA{CS} CLUBS grading policy, assignments, and due dates top Programming Languages TI & Python attendance, seating chart (next class day) Room 506 (hall pass, lost & found, scratch paper) How to locate your file on the computer & zip files lasacs.com/ask/506 (bookmark, ?) [email protected] put *Period #* and *name* in email subject BLEND (Can you see class? Turn off Color Overlay!!!) File Explorer (View -> File name extensions) First Day LASACS evacuation meetup location Basic Concepts

Fundamentals of CS

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