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Class 01 — Wednesday. January 19
Though our ducks don't quack — They are your mighty totems — Of understanding [1] [2]
First things first: Getting to know you (worksheet)
- The worksheet that you received when you came in is purely for me to learn names.
- In my courses, I round up your final grade as much as 0.5% if I know your name at the end of the semester (for example, 89.53% would be rounded up to A-).
Very important
- Today and every class, start off by looking over the entire class home page! This gives you a good idea of the agenda for the day (though we may not always get to the last items listed!)
- Know that all classes will be recorded and made available to class members. No one else is allowed to record class meetings unless there is a specific SDAC accommodation.
- If you ever forget how to get to the course page: Go to our collab site. On the left menu, select "Course Website". Alternatively, you can just google "cs1112 uva" or enter this web address: http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~cs1112/.
Look both ways
- The back link will show the tasks you were to be concerned with prior to our first class. In the future, it will be a link related to the previous class meeting.
- The ahead link is the likely materials for the next class meeting
Hoo we are
- Our University is now structured on the richness of our differences and recognizes that everyone is created equal and entitled to equal rights, dignity, and respect. We must repudiate all that violate these principles through hate and violence.
- Course personnel are deeply committed to our university principles, and seek to make our class welcoming and safe to all.
- It is an exciting time to be in computing. Class personnel look forward to introducing you to it so that you can help make the world a better place.
- In this course, class culture is essential to everything we do.
Who am I
- Elizabeth Orrico (she/her)
Just report it
- All UVA faculty and administrator, including myself, are committed to creating a safe and equitable environment on grounds. If you experience or observe an instance of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, violence, bias or discrimination, hazing, or interference with free speech, just report it! If you see a minor being placed at risk, just report it! It’s easy – just go to justreportit.virginia.edu. If you’re unsure if what you’re seeing or experiencing qualifies as something you should report, or if it doesn’t seem to quite match the descriptions on that web site, just report it anyway. The staff who review these reports will follow up with you to assist or to provide referrals in order to ensure your safety or the safety of others.
In-class comportment
- If you know a classmate is having difficulty with the current task, please ask if you can help
- If you are having difficulty, please ask a teaching assistant or classmate for advice.
- Do not let things stay muddy, you are paying tuition — make use of the assistance that we can provide.
- Speaking in front of peers is hard. Please stay silent, and direct your full attention to whoever is sharing!
Software
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- Grab and install the course software today.
- Please carefully follow its directions to ensure its correct installation.
Agenda and questions of the day
- Pythons are snakes. Is this a class about herpetology?
- Getting to know you and you knowing me
- Why the heck did we have to write a haiku
- Review syllabus
- Be aware of University preparation advice
- Why did we have to agree to the class pledge?
- Download sample program love.py
- Test file submission
- Start computing major indoctrination
Let's metacognate! Productive Struggle
- Think about a time when such a situation applied to your own learning.
- What were you learning about at the time?
- Do you recall any positive emotions you felt at the time?
- Do you recall any negative emotions you felt at the time? Were they justified?
- Why do you think I am asking you these questions now?
Sisu
- Sisu is a national Finnish concept that is not easy to describe in English.
- Google translates "sisu" to mean "go, spunk, gril, guts, perserverance or pluck"
Homework
- Read Opinion
What is Python
- Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language.
- Python programs are interpreted.
- Besides general software development, Python is particularly suitable (among other activities) for
- Web access and development
- Scripting
What is PyCharm
- PyCharm is a computer app (like MS word or Google Chrome)
- PyCharm gives us the ability to write and run programs written in Python.
- As you progress as a programmer, you'll find PyCharm has many useful features that make our lives easier.
If you're excited to do something!
- Print out this excellent info sheet.
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