Interactive Programming in Python: Introduction (Part 2)
Learn Python programming by creating interactive games, building on fundamentals to master OOP and graphics.
Learn Python programming by creating interactive games, building on fundamentals to master OOP and graphics.
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What you'll learn
Create interactive Python games with graphical interfaces
Master list methods and dictionaries for data management
Implement object-oriented programming using classes
Develop games with mouse input and keyboard controls
Add sprites, animation, and sound to gaming applications
Build a complete version of the classic Asteroids game
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This course includes:
5.8 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 4 modules in this course
This hands-on Python programming course builds on fundamental concepts to teach interactive game development. Students learn advanced programming concepts through creating games like Memory, Blackjack, and Asteroids. The curriculum covers essential topics including mouse input, list methods, dictionaries, classes, object-oriented programming, basic game physics, sprites, and animation. The browser-based programming environment makes learning accessible and engaging.
Week 5 - Mouse input, list methods, dictionaries
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 6 - Classes and object-oriented programming
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 7 - Basic game physics, sprites
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 8 - Sets and animation
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Professor and Researcher
Scott Rixner is a Professor of Computer Science at Rice University, where his research primarily focuses on virtualization, operating systems, and computer architecture. He is particularly interested in memory systems and networking, exploring the intersection of hardware and software to enhance system performance. Rixner has developed Python interpreters for various platforms, including embedded systems and web browsers, and holds 11 patents related to his work, which has been integrated into several open-source projects.In addition to his research, Rixner plays a significant role in curriculum development at Rice University, having chaired committees for both the Department of Computer Science and the School of Engineering. He is also involved in leading the MCS@Rice and MDS@Rice online degree programs. Rixner earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from MIT in 2001, following a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 1995.
Innovator in Computer Graphics and Game Design
Joe Warren is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rice University, where he specializes in computer graphics and geometric modeling. He has made significant contributions to the field, authoring the book Subdivision Methods for Geometric Design and publishing extensively on various topics within computer graphics. Warren has a strong passion for computer gaming, both as a player and an educator; he has taught courses on game creation and design for over a decade, collaborating with industry professionals in Houston. An alumnus of Rice University, he completed his undergraduate studies there before earning his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1986. Since then, he has been a dedicated faculty member at Rice, serving as the Chair of the Department from 2008 to 2013.
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