Course Overview:

Course Title: Python Essentials

Course Duration: 12 Weeks

Course Description: This three-month course is designed for individuals aiming to acquire essential skills in Python programming. Participants will explore core concepts, programming fundamentals, and practical applications of Python. Through hands-on coding exercises, real-world scenarios, and detailed tutorials, participants will gain proficiency in Python programming and problem-solving.

Detailed Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Python

• Understanding Python Basics

  • Overview of Python language
  • Setting up the Python environment

• Data Types and Variables

  • Fundamental data types (int, float, str, bool)
  • Variable assignment and naming conventions

• Basic Input/Output Operations

  • Reading input from the user
  • Printing output to the console

Weeks 3-4: Control Flow and Functions

• Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)

  • Making decisions in Python
  • Logical operators

• Loops (for, while)

  • Iterating over sequences
  • Loop control statements (break, continue)

• Functions

  • Defining and calling functions
  • Function parameters and return values

Weeks 5-6: Data Structures in Python

• Lists and Tuples

  • Creating and manipulating lists and tuples
  • List comprehensions

• Dictionaries and Sets

  • Understanding dictionaries and sets
  • Working with key-value pairs

Weeks 7-8: File Handling and Exception Handling

• Reading and Writing Files

  • Opening, reading, and writing to files
  • File handling best practices

• Exception Handling

  • Handling errors with try-except blocks
  • Raising and catching exceptions

Weeks 9-10: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python

• Introduction to OOP

  • Classes and objects
  • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism

• Working with Classes and Objects in Python

  • Defining classes and creating objects
  • Class methods, attributes, and properties

Weeks 11-12: Python Modules and Final Project

• Introduction to Modules

  • Importing and using modules
  • Creating and using custom modules

• Final Project: Building a Python Application

  • Applying learned concepts to a real-world project
  • Creating a practical Python application

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Weekly coding assignments, a mid-term project, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of Python programming skills.