Outline:

1. Introduction to Introduction to Computer Science
   • What is Computer Science?
   • What can you do after this course?
2. Python
   • print() and basic operators
   • input(), functions, and variables
   • eval() versus int() or float()
3. VS Code
   • Getting started
   • Exercises 1 + 2
4. Go over syllabus, course website, etc.

Explore after class:

5. An example program: chaos.py
   • Execute chaos.py in VS Code
   • Run with different starting values for x
6. Exercises 3 + 4

Want more practice?

7. Runestone: Data Types

Reading assignment (to be completed by the next class):

• Zelle chapter 1 (pp. 1-21)
• Assignment #1 (due Thursday at 4pm)