Course Contents for the Python Programming

Instructor :

Dr. Waqas Ashraf

Module 1: Introduction and Environment Setup

- Overview of Python and its features

- Installing Python and setting up the development environment (IDE, text editor, etc.)

- Running Python programs

Module 2: Python Basics

- Python syntax and structure

- Variables and data types

- Operators and expressions

- Input and output

Module 3: Control Flow

- Conditional statements (if-else, nested if-else)

- Looping structures (for loop, while loop)

- Control flow keywords (break, continue)

Module 4: Functions and Modules

- Defining and calling functions

- Parameters and return values

- Built-in functions vs. user-defined functions

- Creating and using modules

- Importing and using external modules

Module 5: Data Structures

- Lists and list operations

- Tuples and tuple operations

- Dictionaries and dictionary operations

- Sets and set operations

Module 6: File Handling

- Reading from and writing to files

- Different file modes and their usage

- Handling exceptions

Module 7: Introduction to Libraries and Packages

- Overview of popular Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, etc.)

- Installing and importing libraries

- Basic usage and examples

Module 8: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python (Optional)

- Classes and objects

- Attributes and methods

- Inheritance and polymorphism

Module 9: Introduction to Web Development with Python (Optional)

- Basics of web development

- Introduction to web frameworks (Django, Flask)

- Building a simple web application

Module 10: Introduction to Data Science with Python (Optional)

- Basics of data science

- Introduction to data manipulation with libraries like Pandas

- Introduction to data visualization with libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn

Module 11: Project or Mini-Project (Optional)

- Apply the learned concepts to a small project or mini-project

- Allow students to practice and reinforce their skills

Module 12: Conclusion and Further Resources

- Recap of the key concepts covered

- Sharing additional resources for further learning (books, online tutorials, documentation, etc.)