Python Introductory Course
Organized by Dr. Baber Ramzan, Clothing Department
Course Description
We are excited to invite BS Engineering students to an 8-hour
introductory Python course. This interactive learning experi- Overview: Learning if, elif, and else statements.
ence is tailored for beginners to get acquainted with Python, a Hands-on: Practice with conditions, making decisions within a
versatile and widely-used programming language.
Instructors: Dr. Fayyaz Ahmad & Dr. Humayoun Shahid
Target Audience
This course is tailored for BS Engineering students looking to
expand their programming skills. Whether you are new to cod-
ing or looking to master a new language, this course offers prac-
tical and hands-on learning experiences that can be applied in
various fields of engineering.
Venue
The course will be held in the Garments Computer Lab.
Availability
There are only 40 seats available, so be sure to register early to
secure your spot.
Course Content
Topic 1: Introduction to Python and Basic Concepts
(1 hour)
Overview: Brief on Python’s popularity and versatility.
Hands-on: Installation and a walkthrough of Python and its
interactive shell.
Activity: Writing the first Python program: “Hello, World!”
Topic 2: Variables and Data Types (1 hour)
Overview: Introduction to variables, strings, numbers, and
booleans.
Hands-on: Exercises on declaring variables and assigning val- organizer, Dr. Baber Ramzan from the Clothing Department.
ues.
Activity: Creating a small script to display personalized greet-
ings and perform basic arithmetic operations.
Topic 3: Conditional Statements (1 hour)
Python script.
Activity: Developing a simple decision-making program, e.g., a
basic quiz app.
Topic 4: Loops and Iterations (1 hour)
Overview: Explanation of ‘for’ and ‘while’ loops.
Hands-on: Iterating over lists and strings, using loops to repeat
tasks.
Activity: Creating a program to print patterns or process mul-
tiple user inputs.
Topic 5: Lists and Tuples (1 hour)
Overview: Introduction to Python’s lists and tuples.
Hands-on: Creating, modifying, and accessing elements within
lists/tuples.
Activity: Writing a script to manage a simple contact book.
Topic 6: Functions (1 hour)
Overview: Explanation of functions and their use in modular
code.
Hands-on: Declaring functions, passing parameters, and re-
turning values.
Activity: Building a calculator program using functions.
Topic 7: Dictionary and Sets (1 hour)
Overview: Exploring dictionaries and sets, and their common
applications.
Hands-on: Creating and manipulating dictionaries and sets.
Activity: Developing a program for a basic inventory system.
Topic 8: Real-World Applications of Python (1
hour)
Overview: Exploration of Python in data analysis.
Hands-on: A guided tour of libraries like Pandas, and Mat-
plotlib.
Activity: Plotting basic graphs with Matplotlib.
Each session ends with a brief Q&A and review segment
to reinforce learning and address queries. These topics provide
a broad overview while allowing participants to interact and
engage with Python practically, ensuring a foundational under-
standing that can be built upon with more advanced studies as
needed.
Digital Certificate
Successful candidates will be awarded digital certificates.
Contact
For any queries or additional information, please contact the
Email: drbabar@ntu.edu.pk