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Programming in Python

A Hands-on Introduction

This specialization is intended for people without programming experience who seek to develop python programming skills and learn about the underlying computer science concepts that will allow them to pick up other programming languages quickly. In these four courses, you will cover everything from fundamentals to object-oriented design. These topics will help prepare you to write anything from small programs to automate repetitive tasks to larger applications, giving you enough understanding of python to tackle more specialized topics such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

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Four courses

Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

Code and run your first Python program in minutes without installing anything! This course is designed for learners with no coding experience, providing a solid foundation of not just Python, but core Computer Science topics that can be transferred to other languages. The modules in this course cover printing, operators, iteration (i.e., loops), and selection (i.e., conditionals).

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Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

Code and run your first Python program in minutes without installing anything! This course is designed for learners with limited coding experience, providing a solid foundation of not just Python, but core Computer Science topics that can be transferred to other languages. The modules in this course cover lists, strings, and files.

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Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

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Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

Code and run your first Python program in minutes without installing anything! This course is designed for learners with limited coding experience, providing a solid foundation of not just Python, but core Computer Science topics that can be transferred to other languages. Completion of the prior 3 courses in this specialization is recommended.

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Learning objectives

Automate everyday, repetitive tasks using python scripts
Create engaging, graphical based programs using pygame

Develop a firm foundation of computer science concepts you can bring to any language you learn

Automate everyday, repetitive tasks using python scripts
Create engaging, graphical based programs using pygame
Develop a firm foundation of computer science concepts you can bring to any language you learn

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Time

33 hours

Level

Introductory

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Coursera

Institution

Codio

Instructors

Elise Deitrick

Patrick Ester

Level

Introductory

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