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Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

University of Toronto

About this Course

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Behind every mouse click and touch-screen tap, there is a computer program that makes things happen. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches you how to write fun and useful programs using the Python language.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Kazakh, Persian

Skills you will gain

Python Syntax And SemanticsComputer ProgrammingPython ProgrammingIdle (Python)

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Kazakh, Persian

Instructors

Instructor rating

4.77/5 (938 Ratings)

Jennifer Campbell

Professor, Teaching Stream

Department of Computer Science

287,866 Learners

2 Courses

Paul Gries

Professor, Teaching Stream

Department of Computer Science

287,866 Learners

2 Courses

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University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its impact on economic prosperity and social well-being around the globe.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating94%(41,372 ratings)

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Python, Variables, and Functions

This module gives an overview of the course, the editor we will use to write programs, and an introduction to fundamental concepts in Python including variables, mathematical expressions, and functions.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 39 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Welcome to LTP35s

Installing Python2m

Python as a Calculator10m

Python and Computer Memory2m

Variables7m

Visualizing Assignment Statements2m

Built-in Functions5m

Defining Functions6m

10 readings

Syllabus10m

Course Logistics10m

Resources10m

Installing Python10m

Python as a Calculator10m

Python and Computer Memory10m

Variables10m

Visualizing Assignment Statements10m

Built-in Functions10m

Defining Functions10m

1 practice exercise

Python, Variables, and Functions30m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Strings and Designing Functions

This module introduces strings (a Python data type used to represent text), and a process to follow when creating a function.

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 35 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements

This module introduces Booleans (logical values True and False), how to convert between types, how to use Boolean expressions in if statements to selectively run code, and the concept of a Python module.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 42 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Functions, Variables, and the Call Stack4m

Type Bool8m

Converting Between int, str, and float3m

Import: Using Non-Built-in Functions5m

If Statements9m

No if Required4m

Structuring if Statements6m

7 readings

Functions, Variables, and the Call Stack10m

Type Bool10m

Converting Between int, str, and float10m

Import: Using Non-Built-in Functions10m

If Statements10m

No if Required10m

Structuring if statements10m

1 practice exercise

Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements30m

Week

Week 4

5 hours to complete

For Loops and Fancy String Manipulation

This module introduces one way to repeat code (using a for loop), how to manipulate strings, and how to use a debugger to watch a program execute step by step.

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LEARN TO PROGRAM: THE FUNDAMENTALS

by PCJun 4, 2021

Well taught, assignemnts are just right in complexity, its hard enough to no be easy and but not to be frustrating and tests challange your knowledge enough for it to be rewarding to complete with 80%

by JWApr 11, 2020

I enjoyed this course very much. The concepts were well explained. I gave only 4 stars because I wish there were more assignments to do instead of the quizzes. All in all great intro into programming.

by HAAug 17, 2019

Great for a fundamental course. I have to admit that I had learnt python a few years back and was using this as a practice and revision course. But I learnt a lot more which I can add to my knowledge.

by AGDec 15, 2020

Great course for refreshing your python basics, and any beginner looking to pick up Python basics will be in a comfortable spot after completing this course and a bit of practice with the assignments.

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Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

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