CS104
Intro to Programming 2: Python
Faculty
Serhii Denysov
Senior algorithms R&D at drawer.ai, Programming and math university teacher.
Course length
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Course type
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Overview
During this course, students will practice software development with python. We will learn OOP concepts and dive deep into using the full power of python to create elegant and efficient code. Topics include: “magic functions”, inheritance, polymorphism, callables and decorators. Most of the course time is devoted to work on practical exercises and mini-projects.
Learning highlights
- To get a full understanding of python.
- To become competent with both basic and advanced python concepts.
- To become competent with the most important general programming notions.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Python refresher coding session. Workflow setup.
Session 2
OOP basics – classes and objects. Attributes and methods. Coding session.
Session 3
OOP concepts-1. Abstraction and inheritance. Coding session.
Session 4
OOP concepts-2. Encapsulation. Some of the “magic” methods. Coding session.
Session 5
Polymorphism in python. More magic methods. Operators overloading. Coding session.
Session 6
Handling errors within a program. Exceptions. Coding session.
Session 7
Python functions as first-class objects. Currying. Decorators. Callable classes. Coding session.
Session 8
Advanced handling of python lists and tuples. List comprehension, generators and iterators. Coding session.
Session 9
Python modules and packages. Installing packages with pip or conda. Creating your own package. Practice session.
Session 10
Useful modules from the standard library. Logging. Serialization with pickle. Coding session.
Session 11
QA approaches in software development. Unit testing. TDD approach. Practice session.
Session 12
Final projects setup. Basics of algorithms complexity recap. Complexity of different data structures in python. Hash table idea.
Session 13
Popular python packages for different applied areas. Coding session.
Session 14
Final test.
Session 15
Final projects presentation.
Prerequisites
Be comfortable with the basics of programming (variables, loops, functions etc.) – preferably with python.
Be able to use basic tools from a software developer arsenal – git, code editor, linux/mac/windows shell – at least on a basic level.
Methodology
Sessions consist of mini-lessons, workshops, and individual work-on assignments. Most of the class time will be spent on programming or tools practicing. At first, students will practice together with the teacher and then alone, with their projects. Note that homework and mini-projects are important and graded work.
Grading
Serhii has worked in the software engineering industry in different positions for many years. Roles included software developer, system architect, IT consultant, project manager and CTO. He is also an experienced educator and is always glad to help students learn how to start having fun with programming and math and become top-level software developers or R&D engineers.
He has taken part in a long row of business automation projects for different businesses, with many small and several big projects, such as one of the biggest outdoor advertising agency in Ukraine and a country-wide software cash registers company, processing millions of transactions per day. Now he is a senior algorithms R&D in a highly dynamic startup drawer.ai.
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Intro to Programming 2: Python
by Serhii Denysov
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Nov 27 - Dec 15, 2023
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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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.