Module 1: Object Refresher and Letter Count
Core Competencies
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Understand how to use Python dictionaries to solve problems
- Apply dictionaries to count letter occurrences in strings
- Implement problem-solving strategies using dictionaries
Objective 1: Solve problems utilizing objects and letter counts
Dictionary Refresher (Python)
Letter Count - Part 1 - Understand (Python)
Letter Count - Part 2 - Plan (Python)
Letter Count - Part 3 - Execute (Python)
Letter Count - Part 4 - Debug (Python)
Guided Project
Practice Activity
Download the resume template from the Additional Learner Resources section and complete a draft version of your resume. Watch the video lessons to help you complete your resume.
Remember: you must create your resume using this template even if you have a resume already created.
You will be required to submit your completed resume as part of the Sprint challenge.
As you progress through the program and get to the Applied Computer Science unit, you will have an opportunity to receive personalized feedback on all your career artifacts (GitHub, Resume, and LinkedIn). It is important for you to complete a quality draft version of your resume during this sprint.
You are strongly encouraged to attend a live Get it Done session for additional support in creating your resume. Visit the BloomTech Portal for the Get it Done session schedule.
Update the following sections of your resume:
- First Name, Last name
- City, State
- Phone Number
- Link to LinkedIn profile (does not have to be a complete profile - just include the link)
- Link to GitHub (does not have to be a complete profile - just include the link)
- Update Technical Skills Section with your technical skills
- List the name of the projects you worked on during Units 1-4
- Write 2-3 bullet points describing the work you did on each project
- Experience
- List the company you worked for, job title, and dates of employment
- Write 2-3 bullet points describing the work you performed
- Education (make sure to list BloomTech first)