Description
Introduction to Python
- Overview of Python and its applications
- Setting up the Python environment
- Writing and executing your first Python program
Basic Data Types and Variables
- Understanding variables and data types
- Integers, Floats, Strings
- Using operators (arithmetic, relational, logical)
- Type conversion and basic input/output
Control Flow
- Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
- Looping constructs (for loops, while loops)
- Using break and continue statements
Functions
- Defining and calling functions
- Understanding parameters and return values
- Introduction to lambda functions
- Scope of variables and error handling
Data Structures
- Lists: creation, indexing, slicing, and methods
- Tuples: immutability and usage
- Dictionaries: key-value pairs and methods
- Sets: properties and operations
Scripting Basics
- Writing simple scripts to automate tasks
- Introduction to libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)
- Basic file handling: reading from and writing to files
Project Work
- Implementing a small project that consolidates learning (e.g., a simple calculator or a text-based game)
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this module, participants will:
- Have a solid understanding of Python basics.
- Be able to write simple scripts and functions.
- Understand how to use basic data structures effectively.
- Be prepared for more advanced topics in subsequent modules.
Prerequisites
- A computer with an internet connection.
- Basic computer literacy.
This structured approach ensures that participants not only learn Python syntax but also understand how to apply it in practical scenarios.
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