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Introduction to Python Programming

Code Date Delivery Cost
ITS-2597
  • Tue Mar 24, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Thu Mar 26, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
 Live Online : 2 sessions $450

Before each live online session, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

Embark on an exploratory journey into the world of Python programming in this introductory course. Begin with the foundational elements of syntax and stylistic practices to ensure clear and readable code.

Delve into the intricacies of data types, from simple variables to complex structures like lists, dictionaries, and tuples. Discover the power of control structures, guiding your programs with loops and conditional statements. As we round off, we'll introduce you to the essential world of functions, setting you on a path to further exploration and a deeper understanding of the vast Python landscape.

Adam Keppler

Adam Keppler

Adam graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) from UCI specializing in Computer Architecture (2017), and subsequently continued on to further his studies in the field with a Master in CS (2020) from the Stanford School of Engineering.

Learning Objectives

An Introduction to:

  1. Python 2 vs Python 3 -- Establishing the meaning of minor and major version
  2. Programming Environment
  3. Interacting with a user (through print() & input())
  4. Introduction to Stylistic Practices (Comments, Naming Conventions, Best Practices)
  5. Mathematical, Logical, and Relational Operators
  6. Strings & Associated Operations
  7. Conditional Statements
  8. Loops
  9. Functions
  10. Arguments & Parameters
  11. Globe vs Local Scope

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