Computing in Python II: Control Structures

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• The impact of control structures on the execution of other lines of code.
• For complicated reasoning, conditionals such as if, else-if, and else are used.
• For repeating behaviours, loops such as for loops, for-each loops, and while loops are used.
• Functions are used to package code into reusable parts.
• Error handling is the process of predicting and addressing issues.

Syllabus:

1. Control Structures. The basic role of control structures in general: lines of code that control other lines of code, determining when they execute.
2. Conditionals. Building complex reasoning into our code by letting it make decisions based on the changing values of variables, like recommending a raincoat if it's going to rain or issuing a passing grade if a student's average is over 70.
3. Loops. Building even more complex reasoning with for loops and while loops, both of which repeat certain lines of code over and over for every value in a list or while some condition is true.
4. Functions. Encapsulating blocks of code into reusable functions that can be called as needed, including specifying their input and dictating their output.
5. Error Handling. Reacting gracefully when anticipated or unanticipated errors occur during your program's execution.