Python Scripting Fundamentals

Python Scripting Fundamentals

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Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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7 modules

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3 weeks to complete

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

27 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

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.

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 videos Total 66 minutes

Introduction to the ATA Track 5 minutes
Overview of ATA Track 1 minute
Advice for Completing the ATA 6 minutes
Programming Course Syllabus 11 minutes
Programs and Languages 2 minutes
The Programming Process 2 minutes
Python 6 minutes
Functions 2 minutes
Variables 10 minutes
Data Types 13 minutes
Arithmetic Operators 3 minutes
Exploring Programming Concepts Review 4 minutes

4 readings Total 70 minutes

README 5 minutes
Installing VirtualBox 10 minutes
Installing Ubuntu 35 minutes
Creating a Python Script 20 minutes

3 assignments Total 17 minutes

Exploring Programming Concepts Graded Assessment 1 minute
Explore the Programming Process Practice Assessment 1 minute
Basic Syntax Practice Assessment 15 minutes

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.

What's included

13 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

13 videos Total 79 minutes

Conditional Statements 9 minutes
Logical Operators 4 minutes
Identity Operators 7 minutes
Loops 10 minutes
Sequences 2 minutes
Lists 4 minutes
List Processing 6 minutes
Tuples 5 minutes
Sets 5 minutes
Ranges 3 minutes
Dictionaries 5 minutes
Troubleshooting Errors 10 minutes
Developing a Simple Application Review 10 minutes

5 readings Total 145 minutes

LAB: Testing User Input 25 minutes
LAB: Creating a Word Guessing Game 30 minutes
LAB: Using Lists 15 minutes
LAB: Updating the Guessing Game 15 minutes
LAB: Using Other Sequences 60 minutes

4 assignments Total 46 minutes

Developing a Simple Application Graded Assessment 15 minutes
Testing User Input Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Lists Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Other Data Structures Practice Assessment 1 minute

1 discussion prompt Total 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 videos Total 46 minutes

Loop Control 7 minutes
Nested Sequences 4 minutes
Useful Functions and Methods 9 minutes
Defining and Calling Functions 10 minutes
Returning Values 6 minutes
Scope 6 minutes
Structuring Code for Reuse Review 5 minutes

4 readings Total 150 minutes

LAB: Adding Functions and Methods 30 minutes
LAB: Adding Methods to the Game 20 minutes
LAB: Creating Functions 80 minutes
LAB: Using Functions for the Game 20 minutes

3 assignments Total 45 minutes

Structuring Code for Reuse Graded Assessment 15 minutes
Useful Coding Techniques Practice Assessment 15 minutes
Creating Functions Practice Assessment 15 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 videos Total 47 minutes

Importing Modules 5 minutes
File Objects 8 minutes
Reading Files 8 minutes
Accessing Directories 4 minutes
File and Folder Operations 12 minutes
Working with Modules, Files, and Directories Review 9 minutes

4 readings Total 124 minutes

Python Modules 4 minutes
LAB: Using Modules 40 minutes
LAB: Working with Files 60 minutes
LAB: Finishing the Game 20 minutes

3 assignments Total 40 minutes

Working with Modules, Files, and Directories Graded Assessment 15 minutes
Working with Modules Practice Assessment 10 minutes
Working with Files Practice Assessment 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Bragging rights 10 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 readings Total 361 minutes

Description of Game 11 minutes
Creating the Code to Start Game 40 minutes
Creating the Code to Make and Sell Lemonade 60 minutes
Finishing the Lemonade Stand Game 30 minutes
Description of Game 30 minutes
Creating the Code to Start Game 60 minutes
Creating the Look Code 30 minutes
Creating the Take and Drop Code 40 minutes
Creating the Use and Unlock Code 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Bragging rights revisited 10 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.