Course Title: Introduction to Python Programming
Module 1: Getting Started
Introduction to Python
Installing Python and an IDE (Integrated
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Running Python code (Command line vs. IDE)
Your first Python program
Module 2: Python Basics
Python syntax and structure
Variables, data types, and type conversion
Input and output (using input() and print())
Basic arithmetic operations
Comments and best practices
Module 3: Control Flow
Conditional statements (if, else, elif)
Loops (while loop and for loop)
Loop control statements (break, continue)
Understanding indentation
Module 4: Data Structures in Python
Lists, tuples, and sets
Accessing elements in data structures
Modifying and slicing data structures
List comprehensions
Module 5: String Manipulation
Working with strings
String methods and formatting
Regular expressions basics
Module 6: Functions
Defining and calling functions
Parameters and return values
Lambda functions
Function scope and global variables
Module 7: File Handling
Reading from and writing to files
Working with different file formats (e.g., CSV, JSON)
Module 8: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Introduction to OOP concepts
Creating classes and objects
Constructors and destructors
Inheritance and polymorphism
Module 9: Error Handling
Handling exceptions with try, except
Raising custom exceptions
Module 10: Libraries and Modules
Introduction to Python standard library
Importing modules
Exploring popular Python libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)
Module 11: Working with APIs
Understanding APIs and HTTP requests
Making API calls with Python (e.g., using requests)
Module 12: Introduction to Data Science (Optional)
Basic data analysis with Pandas
Data visualization with Matplotlib/Seaborn
Module 13: Final Project
Students work on a small Python project applying the concepts learned throughout the course.
This is a general outline, and depending on the duration and depth of the course, the topics can be expanded or condensed accordingly. Additionally, exercises, quizzes, and real-world examples should be included throughout the course to reinforce the learning process. [Show Less]