Program Overview
This 10-week program introduces Python programming to beginners, covering core concepts like variables, data types, functions, and loops. Through coursework and IDE activities, it builds programming confidence and provides a foundation for further study in computing and programming. This course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their technical computing skills.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Duration: 10 weeks
- Course Content:
- Introduction to Python & Anaconda
- Variables & Data Types
- Working with Strings & Numbers
- Getting Input from the user
- Lists & Tuples
- Functions & Returns
- If Statements
- While and For Loops
- Nested Loops
- Reading and Writing to Files
- Introduction to Objects & Classes
- Assessment:
- Coursework pieces that focus on individual areas of expertise within programming and IDE activities
- Teaching:
- Guided study and support to help you work through the course
Other:
This course is ideal to broaden your technical computing skills by exploring an introduction-friendly programming language. It's aimed at building your confidence in programming and will cover key aspects such as structure and syntax before covering programming and computational fundamentals. Take this course as an intro or as a platform for exploring future study options in the area of Computing and programming.
