À propos de ce cours : This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Python programming! We'll learn about the essential elements of programming and how to construct basic Python programs. We will cover expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditionals, which are foundational concepts in computer programming. We will also teach you how to use Python modules, which enable you to benefit from the vast array of functionality that is already a part of the Python language. These concepts and skills will help you to begin to think like a computer programmer and to understand how to go about writing Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write short Python programs that are able to accomplish real, practical tasks. This course is the foundation for building expertise in Python programming. As the first course in a specialization, it provides the necessary building blocks for you to succeed at learning to write more complex Python programs. This course uses Python 3. While many Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This first course will use a Python 3 version of the CodeSkulptor development environment, which is specifically designed to help beginning programmers learn quickly. CodeSkulptor runs within any modern web browser and does not require you to install any software, allowing you to start writing and running small programs immediately. In the later courses in this specialization, we will help you to move to more sophisticated desktop development environments.

Les destinataires de ce cours : This class is primarily for people with no prior programming experience who would like to learn Python.

Créé par : Université de Rice

Enseigné par : Scott Rixner, Professor
Computer Science
Enseigné par : Joe Warren, Professor
Computer Science

Informations de base	Cours 1 de 4 dans Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization
Niveau	Débutant
Engagement	This is a four week class with an expected workload of 5-7 hours per week.
Langue	English
Comment réussir	Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours.
Notes des utilisateurs	4.7 étoiles Note moyenne des utilisateurs 4.7Voir ce que disent les étudiants

Programme de cours

SEMAINE 1

Python as a Calculator

This module will expose you to Python so that you can run your first simple programs. You will use Python to compute the results of arithmetic expressions, as you would when using a calculator.

9 vidéos, 4 lectures

Vidéo: Course Overview
Vidéo: Hello, world!
Vidéo: Python Development Environments
Reading: Using CodeSkulptor3
Vidéo: Numbers
Vidéo: Simple Expressions
Vidéo: Compound Expressions
Vidéo: Variables and Assignment
Vidéo: Handling Errors in Python
Reading: A Short Guide to Common Errors in Python
Reading: Practice Exercise for Expressions
Reading: Practice Exercises for Variables and Assignments

Noté: Basic Python Syntax

SEMAINE 2

Functions

This module will teach you how to define and call functions. Functions allow you to write code once that you can execute repeatedly with different inputs.

6 vidéos, 2 lectures

Vidéo: Calling Functions
Vidéo: Defining Functions
Vidéo: Local Variables
Reading: Functions
Vidéo: Understanding Function Evaluation
Vidéo: Using Print and Return in Functions
Reading: Practice Exercises for Functions

Noté: Functions

SEMAINE 3

Logic and Conditionals

This module will teach you how to use logic and conditionals to change the behavior of the program based upon values within the program.

7 vidéos, 3 lectures

Vidéo: Logical Expressions
Vidéo: Comparisons
Vidéo: Conditionals
Vidéo: More Conditionals
Reading: Conditionals in Python
Vidéo: Using Python Documentation
Vidéo: Following Coding Standards
Reading: Coding Standards and Style
Reading: Practice Exercises for Logic and Conditionals

Noté: Logic and Conditionals

SEMAINE 4

Python Modules

This module will introduce you to the concept of modules. Python modules allow code to be divided up into different files and reused in different programs. Python provides many modules that you can use within your programs.

6 vidéos, 6 lectures

Reading: Python Modules
Vidéo: The Datetime Module
Reading: Datetime Module Quick Reference
Vidéo: Coding the Practice Project - Part 1
Vidéo: Coding the Practice Project - Part 2
Reading: Practice Project: Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock
Vidéo: RPSLS Video
Reading: Tips for RPSLS
Vidéo: Project Video
Reading: Project Description: Working with Dates
Reading: OwlTest: Automated Feedback and Assessment
LTI Item: Project Submission History

Noté: Project: Working with Dates

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Créateurs

Université de Rice

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Tarification

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Notation et examens

Note moyenne 4.7 sur 5 sur 599 notes

I was trying to learn how to code by reading a book on Java but to be honest it felt like I am forcing myself to do something boring and felt like maybe if this is how programming feels, it is not for me but then I stumbled upon this course and just thought of giving this course a try and wow just wow, the way both the instructor's taught the concept and in the manner they gave tips and tricks is so incredible. I would definitely recommend anyone if they ask me how to start learning how to code.