CMPSC101 Spring 2026 :: DataStructures
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Here you will find a listing of interactive curiosities from the course.
Just For Fun 01: Fibonacci Sequence
Three Approaches to Computing the Famous Sequence
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Aug 22, 2025
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Just For Fun 02: String Cheese Demo
Testing the simplified lesson template
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Aug 22, 2025
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Just For Fun 03: Area of a Square and Function Calls
Exploring Python Functions and Iteration
What this code does:
This code defines a function
squareArea(s)
that calculates the area of a square given its side length
s
. The
main()
function acts as a driver: it prints…
Aug 30, 2025
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Just For Fun 04: Function Calls in Code
Understanding Functions, Flow, and Mathematical Reasoning
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Aug 30, 2025
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Just For Fun 05: Lists and Dictionaries
Organizing and Managing Data with Python Collections
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Sep 22, 2025
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Square Area Playground
Quick practice with a simple function
This page is a lightweight sandbox for the square area demo. Use the main lesson pages for full explanations and interactive widgets.
Aug 30, 2025
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