This course introduces basic concepts of systems programming using a modern open source language. You will learn to apply basic programming concepts toward solving problems, writing pseudocode, working with and effectively using basic data types, abstract data types, control structures, code modularization and arrays. You will learn to detect errors, work with variables and loops, and discover how functions, methods, and operators work with different data types. You will also be introduced to the object paradigm including classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.

Introduction to Open Source Application Development

Introduction to Open Source Application Development


Instructors: James Papademas
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There are 9 modules in this course
Welcome to Introduction to Open Source Application Development! In this module, you will learn to install and configure Python and Visual Studio Code (VSC). You will gain proficiency in programming fundamentals, including declaring variables, describing data types, and implementing programming logic using flowcharts and pseudocode. Additionally, you will acquire the skills to perform arithmetic operations and effectively work with code in Visual Studio Code, culminating in the ability to upload your coding results to the appropriate platform.
What's included
7 videos8 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
7 videos• Total 62 minutes
- Course Introduction• 4 minutes
- Instructor Introduction• 2 minutes
- Introduction to Python Programming• 10 minutes
- Installing Python• 12 minutes
- Arithmetic Operations• 14 minutes
- Declaring and Using Variables• 9 minutes
- Coding Logic and Design• 12 minutes
8 readings• Total 112 minutes
- Syllabus• 10 minutes
- Course Resource• 10 minutes
- Introduction to Python and Programming • 20 minutes
- Install and Configure Python and Visual Studio Code (MAC/WIN) • 15 minutes
- Perform Arithmetic Operations • 10 minutes
- Declare Variables and Understanding Data Types• 25 minutes
- Understand Programming Logic including Flowcharts/Pseudocode • 12 minutes
- Module 1 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 1 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Perform Arithmetic Operations Quiz• 15 minutes
- Declare Variables and Understanding Data Types Quiz• 15 minutes
- Understand Programming Logic including Flowcharts/Pseudocode Quiz • 15 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Meet and Greet Discussion• 10 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 1 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
Module 2 focuses on essential programming concepts and skills. You will learn to format output effectively, leveraging various techniques to present data clearly. Additionally, you will explore the importance of type conversion functions and how to use them proficiently. Finally, you will gain an understanding of the sequential flow of a program, mastering the art of designing programs that interact with users through input and output statements.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 ungraded lab
4 videos• Total 41 minutes
- Sequential Flow of a Program• 8 minutes
- Input and Output• 7 minutes
- Conversion Functions• 9 minutes
- Formatting Output• 17 minutes
5 readings• Total 52 minutes
- Sequential Control Structure, Basic Input/Output (IO), Type Conversions • 10 minutes
- Programming Input/Output • 10 minutes
- Making Use of Type Conversion Functions• 7 minutes
- Formatting Output • 15 minutes
- Module 2 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 2 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Programming Input/Output Quiz• 15 minutes
- Making Use of Type Conversion Functions Quiz• 15 minutes
- Formatting Output Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 2 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to utilize decision alternatives and construct decision structures using conditional statements like 'if' conditions. This essential skill will enable you to create dynamic and responsive programs that adapt their behavior based on specific conditions and criteria.
What's included
3 videos5 readings3 assignments1 ungraded lab
3 videos• Total 24 minutes
- Decision Operations• 5 minutes
- If Conditions• 10 minutes
- Alternative Decision Making• 10 minutes
5 readings• Total 55 minutes
- Decision Control Structure (Logical Statements) • 5 minutes
- Create Decision Structures Using if Conditions • 15 minutes
- Making Use of Decision Alternatives • 15 minutes
- Module 3 Summary• 10 minutes
- Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program• 10 minutes
3 assignments• Total 210 minutes
- Module 3 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Create Decision Structures Using if Conditions Quiz• 15 minutes
- Making Use of Decision Alternatives Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 3 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to construct nested loops to handle complex repetitive tasks efficiently. Additionally, you'll gain proficiency in constructing both 'For' and 'While' loops, empowering you to create versatile and optimized code for various scenarios, from iterative calculations to data processing.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 ungraded lab
4 videos• Total 40 minutes
- Repetition Statements• 4 minutes
- While Loop• 14 minutes
- For Loop• 15 minutes
- Nested Loop• 7 minutes
5 readings• Total 87 minutes
- Repetition Control Structure, Logical Statements control• 5 minutes
- Constructing a While Loop • 12 minutes
- Constructing a For Loop• 30 minutes
- Constructing Nested Loops • 30 minutes
- Module 4 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 4 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Constructing a While Loop Quiz• 15 minutes
- Constructing a For Loop Quiz• 15 minutes
- Constructing Nested Loops Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 4 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
This module is designed to enhance your programming skills by focusing on key areas. You'll learn the art of debugging source code, equipping you with the ability to identify and resolve errors effectively. You will explore how to work with imported modules, expanding your code's functionality. And lastly, you'll delve into defining and implementing user-defined functions, enabling you to organize and streamline your code while building reusable blocks of logic for various applications.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 ungraded lab
4 videos• Total 34 minutes
- Intro to Functions • 3 minutes
- Defining and Implementing Functions• 13 minutes
- Importing Modules• 10 minutes
- Debugging Source Code• 9 minutes
5 readings• Total 60 minutes
- Functions and Program Modularity, Common Library Packages, Debugging• 10 minutes
- Define and Implement User-defined Functions • 25 minutes
- Working with Imported Modules • 12 minutes
- Debugging Source Code• 3 minutes
- Module 5 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 5 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Define and Implement User-defined Functions Quiz• 15 minutes
- Working with Imported Modules Quiz• 15 minutes
- Debugging Source Code Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 5 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
In this module, you will explore essential data manipulation skills. You will learn how to efficiently read and write data to and from files, a critical aspect of real-world data processing. Additionally, you'll master list manipulation techniques, including list slicing, and expand your capabilities by creating lists, including multidimensional ones, enabling you to handle and analyze structured data effectively.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments2 ungraded labs
4 videos• Total 32 minutes
- Intro to List Processing and File Processing• 1 minute
- List Processing• 15 minutes
- List Slices• 5 minutes
- Processing Data Files• 11 minutes
5 readings• Total 115 minutes
- List Processing, File IO Processing• 5 minutes
- Create Lists Including Multidimensional Lists• 50 minutes
- Perform List Slicing Techniques • 10 minutes
- Read and Write Data To and From a File• 40 minutes
- Module 6 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 6 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Create Lists Including Multidimensional Lists Quiz• 15 minutes
- Perform List Slicing Techniques Quiz • 15 minutes
- Read and Write Data To and From a File Quiz• 15 minutes
2 ungraded labs• Total 180 minutes
- Module 6 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
- Module 6 Practice Lab 2• 120 minutes
In this module, you will dive into object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and practices. You will demonstrate your understanding of unified modeling through UML class diagramming, a crucial skill for designing and visualizing software systems. You will also learn how to harness the power of inheritance to build upon existing classes, and you will create your own classes and class objects, paving the way for modular, efficient, and scalable software development.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 ungraded lab
4 videos• Total 30 minutes
- Intro to OOP• 2 minutes
- Create Class and Objects • 13 minutes
- Introduction to Inheritance• 8 minutes
- UML (Unified Modeling Language)• 7 minutes
5 readings• Total 123 minutes
- Object Oriented Programming Classes/Objects, Inheritance, UML • 8 minutes
- Create Classes and Class Objects • 65 minutes
- Use Inheritance to Build Upon Existing Classes• 10 minutes
- Learn Unified Modeling (UML) Class Diagramming• 30 minutes
- Module 7 Summary• 10 minutes
4 assignments• Total 225 minutes
- Module 7 Summative Assessment• 180 minutes
- Create Classes and Class Objects Quiz• 15 minutes
- Use Inheritance to Build Upon Existing Classes Quiz• 15 minutes
- Learn Unified Modeling (UML) Class Diagramming Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 60 minutes
- Module 7 Practice Lab• 60 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to leverage the Tkinter module to create your own customized GUIs, giving you the ability to design user-friendly software interfaces. Furthermore, you will gain an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of GUIs as you describe and work with basic controls that constitute an interactive and visually engaging user interface.
What's included
3 videos4 readings3 assignments1 ungraded lab
3 videos• Total 22 minutes
- Intro to GUI Programming• 3 minutes
- GUI Components• 8 minutes
- GUI Program Demo• 11 minutes
4 readings• Total 78 minutes
- Crafting a basic Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)• 8 minutes
- Understand Basic Controls That Make Up a GUI • 30 minutes
- Work With Tkinter Module to Build Your Own GUI• 30 minutes
- Module 8 Summary• 10 minutes
3 assignments• Total 210 minutes
- Module 8 Summative Assessment • 180 minutes
- Understand Basic Controls That Make Up a GUI Quiz• 15 minutes
- Work With Tkinter Module to Build Your Own GUI Quiz• 15 minutes
1 ungraded lab• Total 120 minutes
- Module 8 Practice Lab• 120 minutes
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment• Total 180 minutes
- Summative Course Assessment• 180 minutes
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Bachelor of Information Technology
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