Foundations 101: Introduction to Python Programming

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  Section 1: Introduction

  • Lesson 1: Welcome to Your Learning Journey Free Preview
  • Lesson 2: Programming as Philosophy Free Preview
  • Lesson 3: How Your Learning Journey Unfolds
  • Lesson 4: Why We Choose Thonny for Learning Python Free Preview
  • Lesson 5: Thonny Python IDE Installation Guide Free Preview
  • Lesson 6: Important Information About This Technical Guide
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  Section 2: Digital Literacy

  • Lesson 1: Introduction
  • Lesson 2: File Management and Organization
  • Lesson 3: Cross-Platform Computer Navigation
  • Lesson 4: File Paths and Directory Structures
  • Lesson 5: Productivity Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Lesson 6: Practical Applications and Connections
  • Lesson 7: Quick Reference Card
  • Lesson 8: Your Foundation for Success
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  Section 3: Introduction to the Course

  • Lesson 1: Course Vision and Expectations
  • Lesson 2: Development Environment Setup
  • Lesson 3: Programming Mindset Introduction
  • Lesson 4: The Sumerian Game Vision
  • Lesson 5: Environment Verification Activities
  • Lesson 6: Course Navigation Practice
  • Lesson 7: Problem-Solving Warm-Up
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  Section 4: Variables, Data Types, and Basic I/O

  • Lesson 1: Variable Concepts and Creation
  • Lesson 2: Python Data Types Fundamentals
  • Lesson 3: Basic Input and Output Operations
  • Lesson 4: Type Conversion Essentials
  • Lesson 5: Sumerian Game Implementation
  • Lesson 6: Interactive Programming Practice
  • Lesson 7: Debugging Variable Programs
  • Lesson 8: Game State Representation
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  Section 5: Conditionals and Basic Game Logic

  • Lesson 1: Conditional Statement Structure
  • Lesson 2: Comparison Operators and Logic
  • Lesson 3: Boolean Operators and Compound Conditions
  • Lesson 4: Control Flow and Program Structure
  • Lesson 5: Interactive Decision-Making Programs
  • Lesson 6: Game Logic Implementation
  • Lesson 7: Debugging Conditional Logic
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  Section 6: Functions and Code Organization

  • Lesson 1: Function Definition and Syntax
  • Lesson 2: Parameters and Arguments
  • Lesson 3: Return Values and Function Output
  • Lesson 4: Local vs Global Scope
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  Section 7: Module Code Across Files

  • Lesson 1: Module Concepts and Purpose
  • Lesson 2: Import Statement Fundamentals
  • Lesson 3: Creating and Organizing Modules
  • Lesson 4: Module Dependencies and Design
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  Section 8: Loops (While and For)

  • Lesson 1: While Loop Structure and Logic
  • Lesson 2: For Loop Structure and Range Function
  • Lesson 3: Loop Control Statements
  • Lesson 4: Common Loop Patterns and Applications
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  First Mid-Term

  • First Mid-Term
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  Section 9: Lists and State Tracking

  • Lesson 1: List Creation and Basic Operations
  • Lesson 2: List Indexing and Slicing
  • Lesson 3: List Methods and Modification
  • Lesson 4: Lists with Loops Integration
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  Section 10: Random Events and Game Mechanics

  • Lesson 1: Random Module and Basic Functions
  • Lesson 2: Probability and Weighted Events
  • Lesson 3: Random Selection from Collections
  • Lesson 4: Controlled Randomness and Game Balance
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  Section 11: Dictionaries and Data Organization

  • Lesson 1: Dictionary Concepts and Structure
  • Lesson 2: Dictionary Access and Modification
  • Lesson 3: Dictionary Methods and Operations
  • Lesson 4: Nested Data Structures
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  Section 12: File I/O and Save/Load Functionality

  • Lesson 1: File Operations Fundamentals
  • Lesson 2: Reading from Files
  • Lesson 3: Writing to Files
  • Lesson 4: Basic Exception Handling for File Operations
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  Section 13: Input Validation and Robust Programming

  • Lesson 1: Exception Handling with Try-Except Blocks
  • Lesson 2: Input Validation Strategies
  • Lesson 3: Defensive Programming Techniques
  • Lesson 4: Testing and Refining Programs
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  Second Mid-Term

  • Second Mid-Term