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Python Scripting Fundamentals

Python Scripting Fundamentals

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Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

30 reviews

Beginner level

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3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Students learn basic Python scripting creating and using statements and functions, and interacting with databases, files and web content.

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There are 7 modules in this course

In Python Scripting Fundamentals, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of Python, starting with the programming process, its history, and the fundamentals of writing Python code. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of Python syntax, variables, data types, and functions.

Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Understand the programming process and the history of Python ● Navigate complex variable types like lists, tuples, sets, ranges, and dictionaries ● Write code to process sequences ● Manage web form data efficiently Throughout this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience by developing four applications from scratch: an age calculator, a word guessing game, a lemonade stand game, and a text-based adventure game. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase your ability to apply your Python skills proficiently.

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In this module, you will explore programming concepts and begin to learn about the Python language. You will explore foundational concepts about using functions, variables and understanding Python data types.

What's included

12 videos4 readings3 assignments

12 videosTotal 66 minutes

Introduction to the ATA Track5 minutes
Overview of ATA Track1 minute
Advice for Completing the ATA6 minutes
Programming Course Syllabus11 minutes
Programs and Languages2 minutes
The Programming Process2 minutes
Python6 minutes
Functions2 minutes
Variables10 minutes
Data Types13 minutes
Arithmetic Operators3 minutes
Exploring Programming Concepts Review4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 70 minutes

README5 minutes
Installing VirtualBox10 minutes
Installing Ubuntu35 minutes
Creating a Python Script20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Explore the Programming Process Practice Assessment1 minute
Basic Syntax Practice Assessment15 minutes
Exploring Programming Concepts Graded Assessment1 minute

In this module, you will learn about conditional statements, loops and testing user input. Then you will learn about complex variable structures including lists, tuples, sets, ranges and dictionaries.

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13 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

13 videosTotal 79 minutes

Conditional Statements9 minutes
Logical Operators4 minutes
Identity Operators7 minutes
Loops10 minutes
Sequences2 minutes
Lists4 minutes
List Processing6 minutes
Tuples5 minutes
Sets5 minutes
Ranges3 minutes
Dictionaries5 minutes
Troubleshooting Errors10 minutes
Developing a Simple Application Review10 minutes

5 readingsTotal 145 minutes

LAB: Testing User Input25 minutes
LAB: Creating a Word Guessing Game30 minutes
LAB: Using Lists15 minutes
LAB: Updating the Guessing Game15 minutes
LAB: Using Other Sequences60 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 46 minutes

Testing User Input Practice Assessment15 minutes
Lists Practice Assessment15 minutes
Other Data Structures Practice Assessment1 minute
Developing a Simple Application Graded Assessment15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Penny for your thoughts?10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about loop control, review nested sequences and go over useful functions and methods. You will learn to create and call your own functions, including returning values and managing the scope of variables.

What's included

7 videos4 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 46 minutes

Loop Control7 minutes
Nested Sequences4 minutes
Useful Functions and Methods9 minutes
Defining and Calling Functions10 minutes
Returning Values6 minutes
Scope6 minutes
Structuring Code for Reuse Review 5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 150 minutes

LAB: Adding Functions and Methods30 minutes
LAB: Adding Methods to the Game20 minutes
LAB: Creating Functions80 minutes
LAB: Using Functions for the Game20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Useful Coding Techniques Practice Assessment15 minutes
Creating Functions Practice Assessment15 minutes
Structuring Code for Reuse Graded Assessment15 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to import and use Python modules. You will also learn to work with files and folders from inside Python scripts.

What's included

6 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 47 minutes

Importing Modules5 minutes
File Objects8 minutes
Reading Files8 minutes
Accessing Directories4 minutes
File and Folder Operations12 minutes
Working with Modules, Files, and Directories Review9 minutes

4 readingsTotal 124 minutes

Python Modules4 minutes
LAB: Using Modules40 minutes
LAB: Working with Files60 minutes
LAB: Finishing the Game20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Working with Modules Practice Assessment10 minutes
Working with Files Practice Assessment15 minutes
Working with Modules, Files, and Directories Graded Assessment15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Bragging rights10 minutes

In this module, you will create two applications that will give you an opportunity to practice the skills you have learned up to this point.

What's included

9 readings1 discussion prompt

9 readingsTotal 361 minutes

Description of Game11 minutes
Creating the Code to Start Game40 minutes
Creating the Code to Make and Sell Lemonade60 minutes
Finishing the Lemonade Stand Game30 minutes
Description of Game30 minutes
Creating the Code to Start Game60 minutes
Creating the Look Code30 minutes
Creating the Take and Drop Code40 minutes
Creating the Use and Unlock Code60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Bragging rights revisited10 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to create Python scripts that interact with MySQL databases. You will also learn to integrate Python scripts with web applications including handling form data and returning HTML code to the browser.

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7 videos6 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 53 minutes

Database Construction9 minutes
Querying Databases3 minutes
Updating Records6 minutes
Handling Form Data9 minutes
Creating Records7 minutes
Putting it All Together11 minutes
Using Databases and Interacting with Web Sites Review8 minutes

6 readingsTotal 220 minutes

Database Concepts10 minutes
Configuring Ubuntu as a Web Server60 minutes
Installing MySQL30 minutes
Creating a Sample Database60 minutes
Authenticating Users30 minutes
Adding Customers30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Data Management Practice Assessment15 minutes
Using Python to Handle Web Data Practice Assessment15 minutes
Using Databases and Interacting with Web Sites Graded Assessment15 minutes

In this module you will demonstrate mastery of the course objectives.

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2 videos1 peer review

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Python Scripting Fundamentals

Python Scripting Fundamentals

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There are 7 modules in this course

Exploring Programming Concepts

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Developing a Simple Application

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Structuring Code for Reuse

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Working with Modules, Files, and Directories

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Practicing Basic Skills

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Using Databases and Interacting with Web Sites

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Exploring Programming Concepts Capstone

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