This is an introductory Python programming course which provides a strong foundation that would allow students to further their skills with additional education. The course begins with an overview of Python and quickly has students building simple applications. Python syntax, including function and module design is considered. File consumption and exception handling are also included early in the class. In addition, there is an examination of using different data types.
Audience
This course is specially designed for individuals with little or no programming background. Those with prior programming experience should alternatively consider our Introduction to Python course. For details on this faster-paced course for programmers, go to:
Objectives
Note: the course material contains much more information than what is covered in class, and will serve as a useful reference to the learner going forward.
An introduction to Python
How to write your first program
How to code control statements
How to define and use functions and modules
How to test and debug a program
How to work with lists and tuples
How to work with file I/0
How to handle exceptions
How to work with numbers
How to work with strings
How to work with dates and times
Before attending this course, it is recommended that students:
