Interlake Senior High School – Cs 201 - Coding in Python 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is an introduction to computer science and coding in Python, a professional programming language widely used in the software industry. Python is an excellent first programming language for students new to line-based coding in that it provides simpler syntax and semantics and higher code readability than other programming languages (such as Java and C++). This minimizes complexity and allows students to focus on core computer science concepts, problem-solving, design and programming. Students learn fundamental computer science concepts including data- statements, expressions, variables, values & errors, control structures - conditionals, while loops, indentation & function call, drawing- coordinate system, colors, animation, key & mouse input, lists, for each loops, for-in-range loops, sprite-based graphics- sprites, program structure, collision detection, functions – definition, parameters & arguments, return values & types.