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Introduction to Python Fundamentals
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Introduction to Python Fundamentals
This course is part of Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization
Instructor: Di Wu
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20 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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What you'll learn
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the fundamentals of programming in Python.
You will be able to identify basic variables and data types.
You will also be able to write simple programs with Python.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome on board! This first module will introduce you the basics about Computers, Programming Languages, and Python. You are going to learn basic input and output methods, and you are going to write your first interactive Python program. Are you ready? Let's go!
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8 videos8 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module will introduce you the concept, Variables, and primitive data types. You will also learn the fundamental operations in Python: Assignment, Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical operations. With these tools unlocked, you can create a more useful computational program. Are you ready? Let's go!
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7 videos8 readings8 assignments
This module will introduce you the concept, Flow Control. You will learn the branching methods, and be able to use optional, alternative, or nested branching for different conditions. Are you ready? Let's go!
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6 videos8 readings6 assignments
This module will introduce you the repetitive flow control methods. You will be able to use condition-based repetition, or count-based repetition, for complex programs. Are you ready? Let's go!
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5 videos6 readings7 assignments
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