Course Catalog
Data Focused Python
95-888
Units: 6
Description
This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python 3.x language. Students will develop their problem-solving skills using a top-down approach to build real-world based software applications and will also learn the basics of the software lifecycle: planning, development, testing, implementation and maintenance. Assignments will include homework, in-class coding practice, class participation and a final data focused programming project. Learners will study how to build professional, user-friendly computer programs for real-world applications.
Learning Outcomes
- Use a Python IDE (integrated development environment) in interactive and script mode to both test code snippets and author professional programs.
- Learn command line usage for executing Python source code.
- Develop problem-solving skills through practice and understanding of the top-down approach.
- Form and manipulate collections of data: list, tuple, set, dict, NumPy ndarray, and Pandas Series and DataFrames.
- Produce custom python modules for efficient code reuse.
- Create object-based algorithms to solve real-world problems.
- Be exposed to the SDLC (software development lifecycle) to understand how software applications are authored in industry.
- Learn the basics of version control and virtual environment development and use.
Prerequisites Description
Introduction to Python 90-812 or a demonstrated strong foundation in python programming from equivalent coursework.