Programming Principles in Python (CSCI 503/490)

Course Information

• Semester: Spring 2026
• Lecture: MW 9:30-10:45am, PM 203
• Course Web Page: https://faculty.cs.niu.edu/~dakoop/cs503-2026sp
• Text: Python for Programmers, Paul Deitel and Harvey Deitel, Pearson, 2019. (recommended)

Instructor Information

• Instructor: Dr. David Koop
• Office: PM 461
• Office Hours: M 1:45-3:00pm, W 10:45am-12:00pm
• Web Page: https://faculty.cs.niu.edu/~dakoop/
• Email: dakoop@niu.edu

TA Information

• TA: Dalia Khaizaran
• Office: PM 362
• Office Hours: TuTh 9:00am-12:00pm
• Email: Z2029818@students.niu.edu

Announcements

• Assignment 1 has been released and will be due on Friday, Jan. 23, at 11:59pm.
• Welcome to Programming Principles in Python. The first class will be Monday, Jan. 12, from 9:30-10:45am in PM 203.

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