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What is the primary purpose of material agency, or machines, as described?
What is the primary purpose of material agency, or machines, as described?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a habitual instrument of language?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a habitual instrument of language?
Which term refers to computer-mediated communication?
Which term refers to computer-mediated communication?
What is the function of the language Lp as depicted?
What is the function of the language Lp as depicted?
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Which of the following elements is part of the process through which humans express their mental states?
Which of the following elements is part of the process through which humans express their mental states?
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Which of the following languages allows humans to communicate abstract concepts such as calculations?
Which of the following languages allows humans to communicate abstract concepts such as calculations?
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How do humans use habitual instruments of language according to the content?
How do humans use habitual instruments of language according to the content?
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Which statement is true regarding the use of habitual languages among humans?
Which statement is true regarding the use of habitual languages among humans?
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Which term refers to the intangible aspects of a computer that facilitate its operation?
Which term refers to the intangible aspects of a computer that facilitate its operation?
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What is the analogy used to describe the relationship between computer hardware and software?
What is the analogy used to describe the relationship between computer hardware and software?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?
Which of the following is NOT considered an input device?
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Which component of the computer is essential for executing programs and processing data?
Which component of the computer is essential for executing programs and processing data?
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What are the small storage areas within the processor for temporary data called?
What are the small storage areas within the processor for temporary data called?
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What has improved with the advancement of technology in computing machines?
What has improved with the advancement of technology in computing machines?
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Which of the following best describes the role of human mental activity in the analogy of computer operation?
Which of the following best describes the role of human mental activity in the analogy of computer operation?
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Which aspect of a computer system includes items that cannot be physically touched?
Which aspect of a computer system includes items that cannot be physically touched?
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In terms of computer structure, which signal is represented by dotted lines in the discussed diagram?
In terms of computer structure, which signal is represented by dotted lines in the discussed diagram?
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Which component is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?
Which component is NOT a function of the Central Processing Unit?
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What remains unchanged despite the evolution of computer technology?
What remains unchanged despite the evolution of computer technology?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical aspect of a computer?
Which of the following is NOT a physical aspect of a computer?
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What has been a consistent trend regarding the performance of computing machines with technology advancements?
What has been a consistent trend regarding the performance of computing machines with technology advancements?
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Which of the following correctly describes the category of computer hardware?
Which of the following correctly describes the category of computer hardware?
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How has the cost of computing machines changed due to advancements in technology?
How has the cost of computing machines changed due to advancements in technology?
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With the evolution of computers, what has increased regarding computing machines?
With the evolution of computers, what has increased regarding computing machines?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Introductory Programming 1
- Course Code: CSC 201
- Units: 3
- Semester: Harmattan, 2023-2024
- University: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Contents
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Mental activity of Computing (Isìrò)
- Agency of computing
- Language & Computing Process
- Computer History.
- Computer System
- Hardware Configuration
- Input-output devices
- Computer Software (System & Application).
- Computer Programming Language.
- Python instruction format and structure.
- Python Identifiers.
- Python Variable and Constant Identifiers.
- Programming Process.
- Case Examples (FindAverage)
- Further Coursework.
List of Tables
- Evolution of Computer technology
- Computer memory metric
- Python Reserved or Key words
- Python Operators
- Python code for the Flowchart in Figure 1.14
- Python code for the Flowchart in Figure 1.15
- Another Python code for flexible Average computation
- Another Python code for flexible Average computation
List of Figures
- Human communicating with Self (using Lo) and with Others
- Human instructing machine using Programming language (Lp)
- Human communicating through machine using Instrument of Language (L₁)
- Information communicated with human language
- Tools of human language
- Definition of Computer
- Ayo an example manual computing tool used in game playing
- IBM 370 machine at the University of Ife Computer Centre
- Mobile computing and communication devices
- Structure of a Computer
- Date stamp history of Computer programming language
- Flowchart Symbols
- Design for the Average Program
- Python Programming language operators
- Precedence of operator in Python programming language
Introduction to Computer Programming
- Èrò (Mental activity) is innate to humans
- Conducted with Human language
- State of mental activity expressed through language
- Computing is process to facilitate language expression
- Modern humans have special languages for giving expression to mental activity
- Languages created for instructing machines are Computer programming languages
What is a Computer?
- It accepts data and instructions.
- Processes the data using the instructions.
- Produces output in the specified format.
Computer System
- Composed of tangible (physical) and intangible aspects
- Physical aspects (hardware): mouse, monitor, etc.
- Intangible aspects (software): Operating systems, etc.
Hardware Configuration
- Comprises input, output, and controlling components.
Computer Software
- Develops tools to make the computer ready for use
- Create environments to run other software.
- Manages computer resources (e.g., disks, memory, etc.).
Python Programming Language
- Case sensitive
- Space sensitive (e.g. if/for/while)
Algorithm
- Sequence of instructions for solving a problem.
- Has one entry and exit point, finite steps.
- Must produce the same output for given input
- Must be executable on a computer.
- Involve various steps like understanding problem, identifying input-outputs, formulating process, designing algorithm, implementing solution.
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Test your understanding of basic programming concepts in this quiz for the Introductory Programming 1 course at Obafemi Awolowo University. Topics include computer history, programming languages, Python syntax, and more. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in computing.
