CIS 40
Introduction to Programming in Python
Course Description
This is a hands-on introduction to computation through programming and problem-solving. Using the popular Python programming language, students will learn software engineering concepts and basic programming constructs while creating graphical applications.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44500 | CIS 40 | 01Y | ·T·R··· | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM | Mirsaeid Abolghasemi | AT311 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
CIS-040.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. The lecture meets each week as noted in the class listing. The laboratory does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.ed/students/remotelearning. ***Please complete the form found at http://www.deanza.edu/cis/prereqclear.html if you feel that you can evidence equivalent coursework and/or job experience that meet the prerequisites for this course.****
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Python for Everyone (2nd Edition) Horstmann © 2016 ISBN: 9781119056553 | Textbook | Recommended | $116.00 | $87.00 | $92.80 | $46.40 |
| Python for Everyone, Interactive Edition (2nd Edition) Horstmann ISBN: 9781119186656 | E-Book | Recommended | $48.00 | |||
| Python for Everyone, Interactive Edition (2nd Edition) Horstmann ISBN: 9781119186656 | E-Book (150 days) | Recommended | $20.16 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4.5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra