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Python Programming for Data Science Bootcamp

This course is tailored to participants who have never taken a programming class before and would benefit from learning some fundamental skills. The course teaches concepts and tools that are valuable to those employed in the field of computer science and gives an overview of computer thinking skills that are essential to any professional in the 21st century.

The boot camp uses the Python language to teach programming concepts and problem-solving skills without assuming any previous programming experience. Topics include downloading and using Python with the GUI, fundamentals of data storage, input and output, control structures and functions.

This boot camp is recommended for all individuals who wish to learn to program in a very popular and functional programming language. Students who are registered to take the Python programming course would get a good head start on the class.

Important Notice:
 We regret to inform you that the online class originally scheduled to take place on August 7 - 11 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

We understand the disappointment this may bring, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Stay tuned for updates on future courses, bootcamps, and events by regularly visiting our website and following our social media channels.

 

Course Outline

Length: One week of online sessions (Monday-Friday, 3 hours/day)

Cost: N/A

Time: N/A

Instructor: Samira Zad, PhD

Outline and tentative schedule

This is a hands on course, with lots of programming examples and practice exercises to work on.

Topics per session:

Module 1: An introduction to Python

  • Intro to how computers work, how data is stored, and programs in high-level language.
  • Python programming environment, Interactive mode, script mode, IDLE environment.

Module 2: Input, Output and sequential programming

  • Flowchart, Pseudocode and the program development cycle.
  • Variables, data types.
  • Input(s), sequential steps, output(s).

Module 3: Decision Structures and Boolean Logic

  • Relational, Boolean and logic expressions.
  • if, if-else, and if- elif- else statements.

Module 4: Repetition Structures

  • While loop and for loop.
  • Counters, accumulators and sentinels as well as input validation loops

Module 5: Functions

  • Benefits of using functions and the top-down design approach.
  • Writing and calling void functions.
  • Passing arguments to functions.