CS004
Intro to Programming 1: Python
Faculty
Hossein Yousefi
Co-founder and CTO at Identi
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Skills you’ll learn
Overview
In today’s world, the ability to code is very important. This course is going to be teaching you the basics of programming.
Learning highlights
- At the end of this course you should be able to:
- Be familiar with syntax of Python
- Model a problem using code
- Comprehend control flows and conditional statements
- Use loops to solve repetitive tasks
- Work with simple data structures such as lists, sets and dictionaries
- Write functions to increase the readability, modularity and reusability of your code
Course outline
15 classes
Class 1
- Installing python
- Variables and data types
- Arithmetic operations
- Standard input/output
Class 2
Practice session 0
Class 3
- Conditional Statements
- If statements and control flows
Class 4
- Practice session 1
Class 5
- Loops:
- For loops and ranges
- While loops
Class 6
- Practice session 2
Class 7
- Basic Data Structures 1:
- Strings
- Lists
Class 8
- Practice session 3
Class 9
- Basic Data Structures 2:
- Tuples
- Dictionaries
- Sets
Class 10
- Practice session 4
Class 11
- Functions 1:
- How to write functions
- Why functions
- Arguments and named arguments
Class 12
- Practice session 5
Class 13
- Functions 2:
- Recursive functions
- Higher-order functions
Class 14
- Practice session 6
Class 15
- Final Exam
Methodology
For any given subject, we dedicate an entire session after it only to practice. You will be given a lot of problems to solve.
Grading
Hossein started programming from an early age. He continued focusing on Computer Science field throughout his studies. As a developer, he has worked as an iOS Developer and a freelancer. He enjoys working with different teams on exciting ideas.
As a student, he earned a bronze medal in Iran National Olympiad in Informatics and a bronze medal in the SWERC ICPC competition. He is currently studying Masters of Computer Science in Harbour.Space University.
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Intro to Programming 1: Python
by Hossein Yousefi
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Nov 30 - Dec 18, 2020
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
Complete the form below to kickstart your application
Schedule your Harbour.Space interview
If successful, get ready to join us on campus
FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.