CS152 Python For STEM
CS 152 Python for STEM is intended as the first programming course for students with no prior programming experience to learn the basics of programming using the Python 3 language. This 2-credit course is ideal for students seeking an introduction to Computer Science as a possible major or minor, and students in other majors that wish to learn some basic programming skills for use in their field.
All course content is online.
Exams may require the use of the Respondus Lockdown browser.
We use zyBooks for reading activities, labs, and assignments. zyBooks supports a flipped classroom approach where you complete reading and activities prior to the lecture.
We use Canvas for exams and posting grades from zyBooks.
2025 Fall Semester Details
Instructor(s)
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Instructor |
Ariana Mims |
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Office |
Computer Science Building |
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Office Hours |
TBD |
Class Schedule
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Section |
Schedule |
Location |
Instructor |
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001 |
MWF 12:00p – 12:50p |
Stadium 1205 |
Ariana Mims |
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801 |
Async |
Online |
Ariana Mims |
TA Information
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Name |
Role |
Help Desk Hours |
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Ali Shannon |
Lead UTA |
TBD |
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Ethan Obiri-yeboah |
UTA |
TBD |
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Tyler Reichman |
UTA |
TBD |
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Alex Knott |
UTA |
TBD |
Course Information
Section 001 occurs during the first eight weeks of the semester. Each section uses a unique zyBook. Some important dates for the term are listed below.
| Section | When | Where | Who |
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| 001 | MWF 12:00-12:50 | Stadium 1205 | Ariana Mims |
| R01 | TR 1:00pm-1:50pm | CSB 215 | |
| RO2 | TR 2:00pm-2:50pm | CSB 215 | |
| RO3 | TR 11:00am-11:50am | CSB 215 | |
| RO4 | TR 12:00pm-12:50pm | CSB 215 | |
| RO5 | TR 9:00am-9:50am | CSB 215 |
All course content is contained in an online zyBook, including labs and assignments.
Helpdesk Hours
Writing your first programs can be difficult. We want you to be successful. If you are struggling with an assignment or behind in the course, please ask for help to the Teaching Assistants (TAs) and your instructor.
The instructor and teaching assistants are available during the specified hours via the CS152 Helpdesk on our Teams Course.
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All Helpdesk sessions will be online in our course Team’s channel.
Python
We use Python 3 in this course. Python 2 is similar, but there are differences which will affect grading. If you choose to do work outside the zyBooks environment, make sure you have the correct Python version installed.
