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- We meet Monday and Thursday
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- Mondays we meet on Zoom
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- Thursdays we meet at the Refugee Center
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- Mondays we meet at the Refugee Center
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- Thursdays we meet on Zoom
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- Class starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm
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- This course lasts 16 weeks
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- Last day of class is December 15th
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- Last day of class is March 14th
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## ChatGPT And Similar Tools
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ChatGPT, is a new type of software tool called an LLM (short for large language model). You interact with it in a conversational manner. It uses machine learning to understand and generate human-like responses based on the input it receives
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## ChatGPT
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You can use ChatGPT to
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- **Explain Concepts**: ChatGPT can break down complex Python programming concepts into easier-to-understand explanations.
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- **Provide Examples**: It can generate examples of Python code to illustrate how certain functions or structures work.
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- **Answer Questions**: If you have specific questions about Python or coding in general, ChatGPT can provide answers or guide you to resources for further learning.
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## ChatGPT Responsible Use
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**Not a Replacement for Doing**: While ChatGPT is helpful, *it should not be used to complete your programming assignments*. The goal of this course is to build your own coding skills, which requires hands-on practice and problem-solving.
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**The true value of this course comes from applying what you learn through your own coding efforts**. ChatGPT should be used responsibly to complement your studies, not replace the invaluable experience of learning by doing.
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If you use ChatGPT to assist with your coursework, we ask that you include your conversation/transcript with your submission.
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## Visual Studio Code
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Visual Studio Code, or VS Code, is a text editor. A text editor is a tool used to write code.
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- Loops
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- Conditionals
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- Functions
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- Classes
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- Modules
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- Dictionaries
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- Lists
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4. Loops, lists and hashes
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5. Functions
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6. File IO
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9. Using third-party code
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7. Dictionaries
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