Course Introduction:
	Syllabus
	Calendar

This class:
	Algorithms are a set of steps a computer can follow
	I'm assuming one of the following:
		A. You took CS110 or CS108
		B. You are good at math
	This class doesn't assume prior programming experience
		- But it moves faster than CS108
	Python is different from Java, so it should be entertaining regardless

Comparison with CS108:
	Algorithms are introduced in Python, not with Alice or flowcharts
	Assignments (excepting the first) will be more advanced

Python demo!
	Python is a language
		- Python is NOT a program
		- There are multiple interpreters for Python
		- Math folks think about formal language definitions
	IDLE works
	Python can run be run on the command line
	I'll normally demonstrate from the command line
	Let's calculate something easy!  
		- It works like a calculator if you want
		- Tire aspect ratio
	
For future reference, the procedure presented here is:
	Open a command line (terminal)
	Create your program with gedit or vim or whatever ("gedit program_name.py")
	Save your program
	Run it with Python ("python program_name.py")
	Alternative:  "python3 program_name.py"
		- Why?  "python" on the command line means Python 2, not Python 3
		- Your book discusses Python 3

We'll start the class with a superficial overview, and then cover things in depth
	This may cause anxiety amoung people who didn't take CS108
	Read ahead and don't worry too much

Demo (Let's play with all the Legos!)
	print (statements vs. functions)
	comments
	Variables
	Expressions
		- Adding strings and numbers?
	"if" statements
	Loops
	Functions (built-in)
	Functions (define-your-own)
	Lists

Concerning Python:
	Reference is to Monty Python
		- Many examples in the official documentation refer to this
	Saves you time, uses extra computer time
		- How much extra time?  Let's find out!
	In exchange for bad performance, you get:
		- Less bugs
		- Faster to program
		- Code readability
		- Flexible and self-aware type system
		- Portability
	Is it worth it?  Depends.
		- I wrote GNA in Python, and I'm glad it works
		- If I could make it be in C, I would.
	When is Python appropriate?

Most common hangups:
	Not sure where to start
		- This requires creativity
		- Break the problem into simple pieces
	Not aware of what code is doing
		- Stop and think

Debuggers:
	They're useful for debugging...
	pdb will be integrated into 111
		- First time