CPSC 217 - Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I

Fall 2014

General Information

TA	Tyson Kendon	Office	ICT 716
Time	Tut 11 TR 900	Location	MS 176

Notes

If you want to build your own Sieve of Erathosthenes look at the notes from November 18

Tutorials

Tutorial 1 - September 23

Organization / Introduction to Linux

We looked at the basics of getting around in a Linux system.
I have added an link to linuxcommand.org to the Resources section.

Tutorial 2 - September 25

Exercise 1

We played around with Exercise 1.
I was asked a couple of questions about formatting, so I added a link to Python Course in the Resources section.

Tutorial 3 - September 30

Exercise 2, Assignment 1 and Simple Graphics

We looked at how to use the Simple Graphics library.
We also looked at the requirements for Exercise 2 and Assignment 1.
- Please Note: Excercise 2 is due on October 3 (at noon) and Assignment 3 is due on October 10 (at noon).

Tutorial 4 - October 2

Workperiod

We took this time to work on Exercise 2 and Assignment 1.

Tutorial 5 - October 7

Coordinates

We reviewed the coordinate system and how to calculate points based on a given point.

Tutorial 6 - Ocober 9

Assignment 1 Workperiod

We took this time to work on Assignment 1.
If time allows we'll look at some more complex command line activites

Tutorial 7 - October 16

Exercise 3 and Assignment 2 Information

We looked at the requirements for Exercise 3 and Assignment 2.
To help with both of these, we looked at variable scope in Python.
We also looked at input / output redirection on the command line in Linux and some tricks for managing multiple files at once.

Tutorial 8 - October 21

Assignment 1 Return and Loops

I handed back Assignment 1 and answered questions.

Tutorial 9 - October 23

Assignment 2 Work Period

We worked on Assignment 2.

Tutorial 10 - October 28

Midterm Review

We reviewed questions from the last few midterms.

Tutorial 11 - October 30

CANCELLED

Due to the midterm marking, this tutorial was cancelled.

Tutorial 12 - November 4

Assignment 2 and Function

We looked at some examples of how to make and use functions.
I also handed back Assignment 2 and went over some points about it.

Tutorial 13 - November 6

Exercise 4

We worked on Exercise 4.

Tutorial 14 - November 13

Exercise 5

We worked on Exercise 5.

Tutorial 15 - November 18

Lists

We will looked an example, using lists to create a lottery ticket generator.
For a follow up example I recommend buidling a Sieve of Eratosthenes, using a list. Look up the description on wikipedia and try building one yourself. E-mail me or grab me during lab if you want me to look at your solution.

Tutorial 16 - November 20

Assignment 3

We will work on assignment 3.