Introduction to Programming with Python

Upon completion of the Introduction to Python Programming course, students will be able to:

• Set up Python and develop a simple application.
• Declare and perform operations on simple data types, including strings, numbers, and dates.
• Declare and perform operations on data structures, including lists, ranges, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
• Write conditional statements and loops.
• Define and use functions, classes, and modules.
• Manage files and directories through code.
• Deal with exceptions.

This course is designed for people who want to learn the Python programming language in preparation for using Python to develop software for a wide range of applications, such as data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development.
 

Some experience programming in an object-oriented language is helpful, but even if you don't have such experience, this course can be useful to those that are new to programming. To ensure your success in the course, you should have at least a foundational knowledge of personal computer use. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking a course such as one of the following courses:
• Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
• Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7

Lesson 1: Setting Up Python and Developing a Simple Application

• Set Up the Development Environment
• Write Python Statements
• Create a Python Application
• Prevent Errors

Lesson 2: Processing Simple Data Types

• Process Strings and Integers
• Process Decimals, Floats, and Mixed Number Types

Lesson 3: Processing Data Structures

• Process Ordered Data Structures
• Process Unordered Data Structures

Lesson 4: Writing Conditional Statements and Loops in Python

• Write a Conditional Statement
• Write a Loop

Lesson 5: Structuring Code for Reuse

• Define and Call a Function
• Define and Instantiate a Class
• Import and Use a Module

Lesson 6: Writing Code to Process Files and Directories

• Write to a Text File
• Read from a Text File
• Get the Contents of a Directory
• Manage Files and Directories

Lesson 7: Dealing with Exceptions

• Handle Exceptions
• Raise Exceptions

Appendix A: Major Differences Between Python 2 and 3 Appendix B: Python Style Guide