2 Python Basics

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In this week we will discuss the fundamental concepts of programming, such as variables, assignment and object types with application to Python. In addition, we will start using some in-built methods and functions.

Readings

• Guttag. Chapters 2.2, 2.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5-5.7

Lab

• Python object types and casting
• Application of methods and functions

Assignment 1

• Python built-in objects and methods
• Due at 11:00 on Monday, 27th September (submission on Blackboard)
• Rename the file from 01_assignment.ipynb to 01_assignment_studentnumber_firstname_lastname.ipynb before submission