Introduction to Python (Orientation Session)
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Our Fall sessions on Python begins with this orientation session. If you are envisioning a career in DataScience or AI, Python is the gateway programming language. During the orientation session we will provide an overview of the curriculum, learning tips, and learning resources that will be available to you. We will also go over setting up your professional development environment for programming.
In September and October we will conduct seven one hour sessions on Basic Python. At the end of the sequence (assuming you work on the practice problems and exercises), you will attain proficiency in Basic Python and earn a Python Jedi certificate,
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Session 1. You will learn the core concepts of programming and write your first Python program.
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Session 2. You will learn about Python syntax, Python primitive data types, and Python built-in functions
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Session 3. You will learn about the four primary collections in Python: lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries.
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Session 4: You will learn about iteration and conditionals
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Sessions 5-7: You will learn to apply the concepts learned in previous sessions towards writing increasingly sophisticated programs