Final Summary

Initial Student Knowledge

• No knowledge of:
  • shell
  • testing
  • scripting
  • etc.
• Some Java from AP class
• Flash games experts

Punchline

You'll need to teach freshmen everything beyond Windows.

Student Learning

• Learned Python easily
• NumPy made modeling fast

Material

• Software Carpentry good basis
  • Adapt to your audience & style
• Trac + Subversion = excellent course site