Here is a list of Python examples that might be useful for your assignments/projects: https://github.com/Microsoft/malmo/tree/master/Malmo/samples/Python_examples

File	What can you learn from it?
craft_work.py	Continuous movement toward item when you know in advance the item you want to pick. Inventory search. Simple craft commands. Generating items in the world
build_test.py	Detecting objects in line of sight Use items (instead of just dropping) ‘Strafe’ movement Use of hotbar inventory
tabular_q_learning.py	Simple reinforcement learning algorithm implementation. Setting rewards in XML Grid-based states space and actions. Drawing grid base canvas
mob_fun.py	Spawning enemies. VERY SIMPLE reinforcement learning for avoiding enemies and collecting life. Continuous movement to avoid enemies. Drawing continuous space movement canvas.
agent_visability.py	Detecting things on the map using vision.
discrete _3d_test.py	Moving on a 3d world as if it’s a grid (adding jump stuff). Creating a complicated world through the XML for movement.
depth_map_runner.py	Use VideoProducer to get pixel values (screenshots) and depth of pixel.
malmo_input_test.py	Allowing input command for the agent during a mission.
MazeRunner.py	Maze movement through PathBlock (XML). Creating mazes.
moving_target_test.py	Creating targets (moving ones :) ) Turn base movements
Multi_agent_test.py / team_reward_test.py	How to set up multiple agents to use the same environment (same “game”)