MASTER PYTHON PROGRAMMING

Question 1

Module 1: How to use a zyBook

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1.1 Basics 1.2 Account and platform basics 1.3 Progression challenge activities 1.4 Programming challenge activities 1.5 Feedback 1.6 zyLab basics

Question 2

Module 2: Introduction to Python 3

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2.1 Programming (general) 2.2 Programming using Python 2.3 Basic input and output 2.4 Errors 2.5 Development environment 2.6 Computers and Programs (general) 2.7 Computer tour 2.8 Language history 2.9 Why whitespace matters 2.10 Python example: Salary calculation 2.11 Additional practice: Output art

Question 3

Module 3: Variables and Expressions

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3.1 Variables and assignments 3.2 Identifiers 3.3 Objects 3.4 Numeric types: Floating-point 3.5 Arithmetic expressions 3.6 Python expressions 3.7 Division and modulo 3.8 Module basics 3.9 Math module 3.10 Representing text 3.11 Additional practice: Number games

Question 4

Module 4: Types

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4.1 String basics 4.2 List basics 4.3 Set basics 4.4 Dictionary basics 4.5 Common data types summary 4.6 Additional practice: Grade calculation 4.7 Type conversions 4.8 Binary numbers 4.9 String formatting 4.10 Additional practice: Health data

Question 5

Module 7: Functions

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7.1 User-defined function basics 7.2 Function parameters 7.3 Returning values from functions 7.4 Dynamic typing 7.5 Reasons for defining functions 7.6 Function stubs 7.7 Functions with branches/loops 7.8 Functions are objects 7.9 Functions: Common errors 7.10 Scope of variables and functions 7.11 Namespaces and scope resolution 7.12 Function arguments 7.13 Keyword arguments and default parameter values 7.14 Arbitrary argument lists 7.15 Multiple function outputs 7.16 Help! Using docstrings to document functions 7.17 Engineering examples

Question 6

Module 6: Loops

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6.1 Loops (general) 6.2 While loops 6.3 More while examples 6.4 Counting 6.5 For loops 6.6 Counting using the range() function 6.7 While vs. for loops 6.8 Nested loops 6.9 Developing programs incrementally 6.10 Break and continue 6.11 Loop else 6.12 Getting both index and value when looping: enumerate() 6.13 Additional practice: Dice statistics

Question 7

Module 5: Branching

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5.1 If-else branches (general) 5.2 If-else statement 5.3 More if-else 5.4 Equality and relational operators 5.5 Boolean operators and expressions 5.6 Membership and identity operators 5.7 Order of evaluation 5.8 Code blocks and indentation 5.9 Conditional expressions 5.10 Additional practice: Tweet decoder

Question 8

Module 11: Exceptions

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11.1 Handling exceptions using try and except 11.2 Multiple exception handlers 11.3 Raising exceptions 11.4 Exceptions with functions 11.5 Using finally to cleanup 11.6 Custom exception types

Question 9

Module 10: Classes

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10.1 Classes: Introduction 10.2 Classes: Grouping data 10.3 Instance methods 10.4 Class and instance object types 10.5 Class example: Seat reservation system 10.6 Class constructors 10.7 Class interfaces 10.8 Class customisation 10.9 More operator overloading: Classes as numeric types 10.10 Memory allocation and garbage collection

Question 10

Module 9: Lists and Dictionaries

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9.1 Lists 9.2 List methods 9.3 Iterating over a list 9.4 List games 9.5 List nesting 9.6 List slicing 9.7 Loops modifying lists 9.8 List comprehensions 9.9 Sorting lists 9.10 Command-line arguments 9.11 Additional practice: Engineering examples 9.12 Dictionaries 9.13 Dictionary methods 9.14 Iterating over a dictionary 9.15 Dictionary nesting

Question 11

Module 8: Strings

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8.1 String slicing 8.2 Advanced string formatting 8.3 String methods 8.4 Splitting and joining strings

Question 12

Module 13: Files

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13.1 Reading files 13.2 Writing files 13.3 Interacting with file systems 13.4 Binary data 13.5 Command-line arguments and files 13.6 The 'with' statement 13.7 Comma separated values files

Question 13

Module 12: Modules

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12.1 Modules 12.2 Finding modules 12.3 Importing specific names from a module 12.4 Executing modules as scripts 12.5 Reloading modules 12.6 Packages 12.7 Standard library

Question 14

Module 18: Additional Material

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18.1 String formatting (old) 18.2 String formatting using dictionaries 18.3 zyBooks built-in programming window

Question 15

Module 17: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

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17.1 Searching and algorithms 17.2 Binary search 17.3 O notation 17.4 Algorithm analysis 17.5 Sorting: Introduction 17.6 Selection sort 17.7 Insertion sort 17.8 Quicksort 17.9 Merge sort

Question 16

Module 16: Plotting

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16.1 Introduction to plotting and visualising data 16.2 Styling plots 16.3 Text and annotations 16.4 Numpy 16.5 Multiple plots

Question 17

Module 15: Recursion

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15.1 Recursive functions 15.2 Recursive algorithm: Search 15.3 Adding output statements for debugging 15.4 Creating a recursive function 15.5 Recursive math functions 15.6 Recursive exploration of all possibilities

Question 18

Module 14: Inheritance

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14.1 Derived classes 14.2 Accessing base class attributes 14.3 Overriding class methods 14.4 Is-a versus has-a relationships 14.5 Mixin classes and multiple inheritance 14.6 Testing your code: The unittest module

Question 19

Module 2: Introduction to Python 3

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2.1 Basics 2.2 Interleaved input / output 2.3 Formatted output: Hello World! 2.4 Formatted output: No parking sign 2.5 Input: Welcome message 2.6 Input: Mad Lib 2.7 Warm up: Hello world 2.8 Warm up: Basic output with variables 2.9 Program: ASCII art

Question 20

Module 3: Variables and Expressions

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3.1 Divide by x 3.2 Driving costs 3.3 Expression for calories burned during workout 3.4 Using math functions 3.5 Musical note frequencies 3.6 Warm up: Variables, input, and type conversion 3.7 Program: Cooking measurement converter 3.8 Program: Food receipt

Question 21

Module 4: Types

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4.1 Input and formatted output: Right-facing arrow 4.2 Phone number breakdown 4.3 Input and formatted output: Caffeine levels 4.4 Input and formatted output: House real estate summary 4.5 Simple statistics 4.6 Warm up: Creating passwords 4.7 Program: Painting a wall

Question 22

Module 5: Branching

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5.1 Remove gray from RGB 5.2 Smallest number 5.3 Interstate highway numbers 5.4 Seasons 5.5 Exact change 5.6 Leap year 5.7 Warm up: Automobile service cost 5.8 Program: Automobile service invoice

Question 23

Module 6: Loops

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6.1 Convert to binary 6.2 Count input length without spaces, periods, or commas 6.3 Password modifier 6.4 Output range with increments of 10 6.5 Print string in reverse 6.6 Countdown until matching digits 6.7 Brute force equation solver 6.8 Smallest and largest numbers in a list 6.9 Output values in a list below a user defined amount 6.10 Adjust values in a list by normalising 6.11 Warm up: Drawing a right triangle 6.12 Program: Drawing a half arrow

Question 24

Module 7: Functions

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7.1 Miles to track laps 7.2 Max magnitude 7.3 Driving costs - functions 7.4 Step counter 7.5 A jiffy 7.6 Leap year - functions 7.7 Convert to binary - functions 7.8 Swapping variables 7.9 Exact change - functions 7.10 Even/odd values in a list 7.11 Output values in a list below a user-defined amount - functions 7.12 Warm up: Text analyser and modifier 7.13 Program: Authoring assistant

Question 25

Module 8: Strings

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8.1 Checker for integer string 8.2 Name format 8.3 Count characters 8.4 Mad Lib - loops 8.5 Palindrome 8.6 Acronyms 8.7 Contains the character 8.8 Warm up: Parsing strings 8.9 Program: Data visualisation

Question 26

Module 9: Lists and Dictionaries

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9.1 Varied amount of input data 9.2 Filter and sort a list 9.3 Middle item 9.4 Elements in a range 9.5 Word frequencies 9.6 Contact list 9.7 Replacement words 9.8 Warm up: People's weights (Lists) 9.9 Program: Soccer team roster (Dictionaries)

Question 27

Module 10: Classes

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10.1 Car value (classes) 10.2 Nutritional information (classes/constructors) 10.3 Artwork label (classes/constructors) 10.4 Triangle area comparison (classes) 10.5 Winning team (classes) 10.6 Warm up: Online shopping cart (Part 1) 10.7 Warm up: Online shopping cart (Part 2)

Question 28

Module 11: Exceptions

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11.1 Fat-burning heart rate 11.2 Exception handling to detect input string vs. integer

Question 29

Module 12: Modules

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12.1 Artwork label (modules) 12.2 Guess the random number 12.3 Quadratic formula

Question 30

Module 13: Files

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13.1 Words in a range (lists) 13.2 Word frequencies (lists) 13.3 Sorting TV Shows (dictionaries and lists)

Question 31

Module 14: Inheritance

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14.1 Pet information (derived classes) 14.2 Instrument information (derived classes) 14.3 Course information (derived classes) 14.4 Book information (overriding member methods)

Question 32

Module 15: Recursion

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15.1 All permutations of names 15.2 Number pattern

Question 33

Module 17: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

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17.1 Descending selection sort with output during execution 17.2 Sorting user IDs

Question 34

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Question 35

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Yes. Unless otherwise specified, all zyBooks are beginner-friendly.

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It depends on your learning style and speed. We estimate taking about 48 hours to read through the material and complete the interactive quizzes at regular speed. Each zyBook comes with 1 year access, and you should have more than enough time to complete and revise the material with regular reading.

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zyBooks are like interactive, digital textbooks. By incorporating available technology, zyBooks make learning fun, interactive and engaging – all while drastically reducing the time spent on reading long texts.

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zyBooks comprise the same content as a textbook but with minimal text and maximum interactivity. Interactive charts and quizzes are strategically placed, allowing students to cement newly learnt concepts. Some zyBooks also come with zyLabs, which gives immediate feedback when used. This minimises the time spent on grading and rectifying mistakes.

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No. If zyLabs are included, it will be specified in the course page.

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zyLabs are online lab environments that are integrated into their respective zyBooks. Through zyLabs, you can practice your new skills and obtain immediate feedback and grades. No additional downloading of software required.

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I have no prior experience. Will I be able to understand the content taught in the zyBooks?

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Question 38

Is there a certification examination?

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Why should I buy a zyBook instead of a regular textbook?

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Do all the zyBooks you offer come with zyLabs (the interactive lab environment)?

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