MA1013: Introduction to Computer I, Spring 2024

Course objective:

The main goal of this course is to learn to program in Python to the extent of solving practical problems. In addition, we hope to cover some basic computer-related skills and knowledge such as LaTeX, number systems in computer, random number generators, etc.

References: 一次搞定Python程式設計，蔡明志編著，滄海圖書出版

Schedule by week:

1. Feb 19

   1. Syllabus

   2. 0-LaTeX

2. Feb 26

   1. 1-Introduction, variable, I/O

3. Mar 04

   1. 2-Expression, data type, if-else

4. Mar 11

   1. Quiz 1 (10%)

   2. Loop without list

5. Mar 18

   1. Loop without list

6. Mar 25

   1. Quiz 2 (10%)

   2. Loop without list

7. Apr 01

   1. List

8. Apr 08

   1. List, Loop and list

9. Apr 15

   1. Midterm exam (30%)

10. Apr 22

    1. Bad codes

    2. Loop and list

11. Apr 29

    1. Quiz 3 (10%)

    2. Function

12. May 06

    1. Function, More on function

13. May 13

    1. More on function

    2. Randomized programming

14. May 20

    1. In-class mini project (10%)

15. May 27

    1. Binary encoding

    2. Alan Turing and Turing Machine

    3. Final words

16. Jun 03

    1. Final exam (30%)

17. No class

18. No class

19. Jun 28

    1. Grading deadline for instructor