Introduction to Python Programming

Syllabus: Introduction to Python Programming
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to Python, a versatile and beginner-friendly programming

language used in web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. By the end of
the course, students will be able to write Python scripts, work with data structures, and develop
problem-solving algorithms.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand Python's syntax, data types, and basic programming concepts.

2. Develop problem-solving skills using Python.
3. Gain proficiency in Python libraries for various applications.
4. Build Python programs to solve real-world tasks.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Python
 What is Python?
o History and Features of Python
o Applications of Python
 Setting Up the Development Environment:
o Installing Python and IDEs (e.g., PyCharm, VS Code, Jupyter Notebook)
 Running Your First Python Program
o Interactive Mode vs. Script Mode
o Python’s print() Function
Module 2: Python Basics
 Variables and Data Types:

o Integers, Floats, Strings, Booleans
 Input and Output:
o input() Function
o Formatting Output (f-strings, str.format())
 Operators:
o Arithmetic, Comparison, Logical, Assignment
Module 3: Control Flow
 Conditional Statements:
o if, elif, else
 Loops:
o for, while
o Loop Control Statements (break, continue, pass)
Module 4: Functions and Modules
 Defining and Calling Functions

 Parameters and Return Values
 Scope and Lifetime of Variables
 Using Built-in Functions
 Importing and Using Python Modules (math, random, datetime)
Module 5: Data Structures
 Lists:
o Creating, Accessing, and Modifying Lists
o List Methods (append(), remove(), sort(), reverse())
 Tuples:
o Creating and Accessing Tuples
 Dictionaries:
o Creating, Accessing, and Modifying Dictionaries
o Dictionary Methods (keys(), values(), items())
 Sets:
o Creating and Using Sets
o Set Operations (union(), intersection())
Module 6: Strings and File Handling
 String Manipulation:
o String Methods (split(), replace(), lower(), upper())
o String Slicing
 File Handling:
o Reading from Files (open(), .read())
o Writing to Files (.write(), .writelines())
Module 7: Error Handling
 Understanding Errors and Exceptions

 Using try, except, else, finally
 Raising Exceptions with raise
Module 8: Object-Oriented Programming
 Classes and Objects:

o Defining Classes
o Creating Objects
 Constructors (__init__())
 Methods and Attributes
 Inheritance and Polymorphism
Module 9: Python Libraries and Tools
 Working with Python Libraries:

o NumPy: Arrays and Mathematical Operations
o Pandas: Data Manipulation
o Matplotlib: Data Visualization
 Introduction to Python Environments:
o Virtual Environments with venv
o Installing and Managing Libraries with pip
Module 10: Python for Real-World Applications
 Web Scraping:
o Using requests and BeautifulSoup
 Automating Tasks:
o Working with os and shutil
 Introduction to APIs:
o Consuming APIs with requests
o Working with JSON Data
Module 11: Advanced Python Concepts

 Iterators and Generators:
o iter(), next()
o Generator Functions (yield)
 Decorators:
o Understanding and Creating Decorators
 Lambda Functions and List Comprehensions
 Introduction to Multithreading
Module 12: Final Project
 Develop a Python Application:

o Suggested Projects:
 Simple Calculator
 To-Do List Application
 Data Analysis Dashboard
 Web Scraper for News Articles
 Demonstrate:
o Problem Solving
o Use of Libraries
o Code Optimization and Error Handling
Assessment:
1. Quizzes: Weekly quizzes on Python concepts (20%)

2. Assignments: Programming tasks for each module (30%)
3. Final Project: Comprehensive Python application (50%)
References:
1. Python Official Documentation

2. W3Schools Python Tutorials
3. Recommended Textbook: Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart
Schedule:
 Duration: 12 Weeks
 Weekly Sessions: 2 hours/session (Lecture + Hands-on Practice)
 Final Project Presentation: Week 13
This syllabus provides a well-rounded introduction to Python, catering to beginners and
intermediate learners aiming to use Python in diverse fields.

Introduction to Python Programming

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Syllabus: Introduction to Python Programming

This course provides an introduction to Python, a versatile and beginner-friendly programming

1. Understand Python's syntax, data types, and basic programming concepts.

Module 1: Introduction to Python

Module 2: Python Basics

 Variables and Data Types:

Module 4: Functions and Modules

 Defining and Calling Functions

Module 5: Data Structures

Module 6: Strings and File Handling

 Understanding Errors and Exceptions

Module 8: Object-Oriented Programming

 Classes and Objects:

Module 9: Python Libraries and Tools

 Working with Python Libraries:

Module 10: Python for Real-World Applications

Module 11: Advanced Python Concepts

Module 12: Final Project

 Develop a Python Application:

1. Quizzes: Weekly quizzes on Python concepts (20%)

1. Python Official Documentation

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