Review

December 5, 2012

Consolidation page for Python Review resources. Some content is specific to the University of Alberta, but exercises are generally applicable.

Filed under: Teaching Resources, Python Programming

This page consolidates Python Review resources I've created for CMPUT 174. While some materials are specific to the University of Alberta context, the exercises and review materials are generally applicable for anyone learning Python.

Note: Please feel free to comment, especially if you find mistakes or want clarification of anything. Feel free to use my downloads, in whole or in part, in whatever way you like.

Downloads

CMPUT 174 Midterm Review

Presentation slides with some solutions in the notes section. Covers fundamental Python concepts for midterm preparation.

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Midterm Practice Exam

Complete practice exam with solutions. Excellent resource for self-assessment and exam preparation.

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Python Review Presentation

Comprehensive presentation slides covering Python programming concepts for final exam preparation.

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CMPUT 174 Final Practice Exam

Final practice exam with complete solutions. Covers all topics from the course with detailed explanations.

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Python Review Sheet

Blank template review sheet for students to fill in key concepts, syntax, and examples during their study.

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Useful Python Links

Official Resources
Python 3 Reference
The official Python documentation (version 3.0)
PEP 8 Style Guide
Official Python style guide for writing clean, readable code
Learning Tools
Online Python Tutor
Visualize Python code execution with stack trace visualization
Exhaustive Python Reference
Comprehensive Python cheat sheet (courtesy of Csaba Szepesvari)

Useful Local Links

University of Alberta Resources

Math and Applied Sciences Centre
Let us know what you thought of the review sessions!
Csaba's Course Page
Guest access to lecture slides and course materials
UofA Student Success Centre
Variety of resources to help UofA students succeed
Specialized Support and Disability Services
Support for students with disabilities or severe test anxiety

These resources were created to support students in CMPUT 174 (Introduction to Computing Science) at the University of Alberta. While some references are specific to the university context, the Python review materials are applicable to anyone learning fundamental programming concepts.

Last updated: December 2012