Course Contents for the Python Programming
Instructor :
Dr. Waqas Ashraf
Module 1: Introduction and Environment Setup
- Overview of Python and its features
- Installing Python and setting up the development environment (IDE, text editor, etc.)
- Running Python programs
Module 2: Python Basics
- Python syntax and structure
- Variables and data types
- Operators and expressions
- Input and output
Module 3: Control Flow
- Conditional statements (if-else, nested if-else)
- Looping structures (for loop, while loop)
- Control flow keywords (break, continue)
Module 4: Functions and Modules
- Defining and calling functions
- Parameters and return values
- Built-in functions vs. user-defined functions
- Creating and using modules
- Importing and using external modules
Module 5: Data Structures
- Lists and list operations
- Tuples and tuple operations
- Dictionaries and dictionary operations
- Sets and set operations
Module 6: File Handling
- Reading from and writing to files
- Different file modes and their usage
- Handling exceptions
Module 7: Introduction to Libraries and Packages
- Overview of popular Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, etc.)
- Installing and importing libraries
- Basic usage and examples
Module 8: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python (Optional)
- Classes and objects
- Attributes and methods
- Inheritance and polymorphism
Module 9: Introduction to Web Development with Python (Optional)
- Basics of web development
- Introduction to web frameworks (Django, Flask)
- Building a simple web application
Module 10: Introduction to Data Science with Python (Optional)
- Basics of data science
- Introduction to data manipulation with libraries like Pandas
- Introduction to data visualization with libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn
Module 11: Project or Mini-Project (Optional)
- Apply the learned concepts to a small project or mini-project
- Allow students to practice and reinforce their skills
Module 12: Conclusion and Further Resources
- Recap of the key concepts covered
- Sharing additional resources for further learning (books, online tutorials, documentation, etc.)