About this course: This course will continue the introduction to Python programming that started with Python Programming Essentials. We'll learn about different data representations, including strings, lists, and tuples, that form the core of all Python programs. We will also teach you how to access files, which will allow you to store and retrieve data within your programs. These concepts and skills will help you to manipulate data and write more complex Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write Python programs that can manipulate data stored in files. This will extend your Python programming expertise, enabling you to write a wide range of scripts using Python This course uses Python 3. While most Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This course introduces basic desktop Python development environments, allowing you to run Python programs directly on your computer. This choice enables a smooth transition from online development environments.
Who is this class for: This class is for people who have have the background from our Python Programming Essentials course.
Created by: Rice University
Taught by: Scott Rixner, Professor
Computer Science
Taught by: Joe Warren, Professor
Computer Science
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | This is a four week class with an expected workload of 5-7 hours per week. |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Vietnamese |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Strings
This module will teach you about Python's string data type and its capabilities. Strings are used to represent text within programs.
7 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Class Structure
- Video: Python Strings
- Video: Indexing Strings
- Video: Searching Strings
- Video: Slicing Strings
- Reading: Formatting Strings
- Video: Answering Common Python Questions
- Reading: Practice Exercises for Strings
Graded: Strings
WEEK 2
Basics of Lists
This module will teach you the basics of Python's list data type. Lists are used to hold a sequence of data within programs.
7 videos, 4 readings
- Video: List Indexing and Slicing
- Reading: Defining and Accessing Lists
- Video: Splitting and Joining Strings
- Video: List Searching
- Video: Iteration over Lists
- Reading: Iteration
- Reading: Using Thonny
- Video: Using Thonny's Debugger
- Video: Debugging an Example Program
- Reading: Practice Exercises for Lists
Graded: Lists
WEEK 3
List Manipulation
This module will dive further into the use of lists. You will learn how about mutating the contents of a list and the implications of doing so.
5 videos, 3 readings
- Reading: List Processing Example
- Video: Tuples
- Video: Objects and References
- Video: Understanding List References
- Reading: Visualizing Objects and References
- Video: Diagnosing List Reference Issues
- Reading: Practice Exercises for List Manipulation
Graded: List Manipulation
WEEK 4
File Access
This module will teach you how to access files in Python.
5 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Introduction to Files
- Video: Reading Files using Iteration
- Video: Writing Files
- Reading: Understanding File Systems and Paths
- Video: Working with File Paths
- Reading: Practice Project: Updating the CodeSkulptor Docs
- Video: Project Video
- Reading: Project Description: File Differences
- Reading: OwlTest: Automated Feedback and Assessment
- LTI Item: Project Submission History
Graded: Project: File Differences
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