Week 3

Learning objectives

Upon finishing this learning module, you should be able to:

Perform simple math on unsigned binary numbers.
Describe how binary values can be used to represent non-numeric data like text (ASCII) and images
Perform conversion from hexadecimal (base 16) to and from binary.
Calculate values using modulo (or clock) arithmetic
Describe how two people can use the Diffie-Hellman algorithm to generate a shared secret without exchanging secret messages.
Write simple Turtle programs in Python
Use procedures to reuse Python code and form abstractions

Quiz 1 is open this Thurs-Saturday

Class Schedule

First Class Meeting

Binary Math
Data Representation
Work on programming

Independent:

Binary and Data Representation readings
ASCIIHex Worksheet
Programming - Complete Ch 16
Programming - Ch 17 Reading

Second Class Meeting

Algorithm of the Week Activity
Work on programming

Independent:

Algorithm of the Week reading
Programming - Complete Ch 17
Programming - Ch 18 Reading

Programming

Do the following assignments based on Programming chapters from Welcome To CS. Completion assignments are graded for accuracy. Reading assignments are graded for attempting all of the interactive elements on the assigned pages.

Ch 16 - Completion
Ch 17 - Reading & Completion
Ch 18 - Reading - Stop when you hit the Chapter Summary

Make sure you are logged into the book so your work is saved and you get credit. The surest way to make sure you are logged in is to start the programming assignment by clicking on the button in the corresponding assignment in Elearn.

Binary Math

Read sections 4.4 and 4.5 in Welcome To CS.

Representing Other Data

Read about ASCII representation of text and about how images can be represented in sections 4.9 to 4.10 of Welcome To CS.
Read about Hexadecimal and hex color codes: sections 4.11 to 4.12 of Welcome To CS.
Do the ASCIIHex worksheet. (Class Files link in elearn)

Algorithm of the Week: Private Key Cryptography

Read Ch 4 of Nine Algorithms the Changed the Future
Check out the Diffie Hellman supplement. It has tips on how to doing clock arithmetic and a cool interactive version of the algorithm that can help you understand who knows what information as the computations are performed.

Optional Extras

The Introduction to Cryptography on Kahn Academy is great if you want to learn more about cryptography and the related math.

Do you want to see the bits from a real image? Or any other file on your hard drive? Programs called Hex Editors allow you to see the raw information in a file and modify it. You can google "hex editor windows" or "hex editor mac" if you want to try one out.

If you are interested in how negative numbers and decimals are represented using bits, read Welcome to CS 4.6-4.8. You can also try these videos for extra insight: