CYB/130: Object-Oriented Scripting Language

Course Information
Description
This course teaches the basics of an object-oriented scripting language capable of developing web apps,
scripts, cross-platform apps, games and pen-testing exercises.

Credits
3

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course:

 Students will utilize and define programming basics, including Python 3, variables, and
expressions.
 Students will use conditional constructs, loop constructs, functional concepts, and Boolean logic
in computer programming.
 Students will demonstrate comprehensive programming knowledge.

Materials
Textbook
Miller, B. (2018). University of Phoenix: Programming in Python 3 with zyLabs. Zyante Inc.

Tools
zyBooks

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 Syllabus
CYB/130 v2
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Schedule Overview
Note: Assignments are due Day 7 unless indicated otherwise. Initial discussion posts are due Day 3 and
the 2 required responses are due Day 7.

Wk and Topic Activities Assignments and Points

Wk 1 – zyBooks 1.1 Basics Discussion – 40 points

Introduction to Practice: Reading – 40 points
Python 3, Apply: Labs – 100 points
Variables, and
Expressions

Wk 2 – Types Discussion – 40 points

& Branching Practice: Reading – 40 points
Apply: Labs – 80 points

Wk 3 – Loops Discussion – 40 points

Practice: Reading – 40 points
Apply: Labs – 80 points

Wk 4 – Discussion – 40 points
Functions Practice: Reading – 40 points
Apply: Labs – 105 points

Wk 5 – Strings, LinkedIn Learning® Videos Discussion – 40 points

Lists, & Practice: Reading – 40 points
Dictionaries Apply: Labs – 135 points
Apply: End-of-Course Essay – 100 points

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