Introduction to Python Programming Language and Programming Logic
Course Information
| Course Title | Introduction to Python Programming Language and Programming Logic | Instructor | Murat Genc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Date(s) | Session 4: May 10th - July 5th, 2023 (Registration Closed) | Duration | 8 weeks |
| Session 5: July 17th - September 10th, 2023 | |||
| Format | Online - Asynchronous | Tuition | $49* |
| Refund Deadline(s) | Session 5: July 16th, 11:59PM PT | Register Now |
For inquiries/questions about the course, please contact us via email at professional-education@sfbu.edu.
Terms and Conditions:
- Registration is open until the 4th week after the session has started.
- Please note that the course end date is the same for every student in that session. For example, if you register at the end of the 4th week, you will have only 4 weeks to complete the course.
- Therefore, if you are not sure whether you can complete the course on time, please register for the next session instead.
- Registration is closed at the end of the 4th week of the session. So, new registrations will be added to the next session.
- A student can complete the course before the end date if desired. Please inform the instructor after you have completed all of the course requirements.
Please note:
- *Course tuition is non-refundable after the refund deadline.
- *If you are admitted and enrolled in the MSCS degree program, the payment for the course fee will be applied as a credit (a discount) toward your tuition or administrative fee.
- Completing and passing the course does not guarantee admission to the program.
Course Description
This course introduces students to a problem-solving approach to computer applications through the use of Python programming language. It emphasizes Python, in addition to surveying fundamental computer concepts. Programs requiring a variety of control structures and data structures will be assigned to computer solutions. This course is suitable for liberal arts, science, and business students.
Textbook (not mandatory):
- Starting out with Python, 5th Edition, Tony Gaddis
- ISBN-13: 9780135929032
Required Software
Python installation instructions will be provided. Download the software here
Course Syllabus
Course materials will be published on Canvas every Monday by 8:00PM
WEEK 1 |
* Introduction to Computers and Programming |
WEEK 5 |
* Files and Exceptions |
| * Software Development, Data Types and Expressions | * Lists and Tuples | ||
| A001: Test 1, Multiple Choice, T/F Questions | A013:Test 5 | ||
| A002: Coding assignment 1 | A014: Coding assignment 9 | ||
| A003: Coding assignment 2 | A015: Coding assignment 10 | ||
WEEK 2 |
* Input, Processing and Output |
WEEK 6 |
* More about Strings |
| A004: Test 2 | * Dictionaries and Sets | ||
| A005: Coding assignment 3 | A016:Test 6 | ||
| A006: Coding assignment 4 | A017: Coding assignment 11 | ||
| A018: Coding assignment 12 | |||
WEEK 3 |
* Decision Structures and Boolean Logic |
WEEK 7 |
* Classes and Object Oriented Programming |
| * Repetition Structures | A019:Test 7 | ||
| A007: Test 3 | A020: Coding assignment 13 | ||
| A008: Coding assignment 5 | A021: Coding assignment 14 | ||
| A009: Coding assignment 6 | |||
WEEK 4 |
* Functions |
WEEK 8 |
* Inheritance |
| A010: Test 4 | A022:Coding assignment 15 | ||
| A011: Coding assignment 7 | A023: Coding assignment 16 | ||
| A012: Coding assignment 8 | Final Examination | ||
| Midterm Examination |
About the Instructor
Murat Genc: Professor Murat Genc has over 20 years of CS-related work, and 10+ years of CS teaching experience in NY, NJ, and PA. He specialized in programming in 3+ languages and CyberSecurity. Dr. Genc also conducts research studies on AI topics. His teaching philosophy is: "Learn, Design, and Implement"