FA-0116Software Development

Beginning Python

One full day course

Introduction

Why this course

Welcome to the "Beginning Python with Google Colab" one-day course! Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language that's well-suited for various applications, from web development to data analysis and artificial intelligence. By leveraging Google Colab, a powerful cloud-based tool, you'll be able to code and run Python programs efficiently, while also collaborating with others in real-time. This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to Python, equipping you with the fundamental skills to start writing Python programs confidently.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basics of Python programming.
Write simple Python programs using variables, loops, and conditional statements.
Work with Python data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples.
Create and manipulate functions to modularize code.
Utilize Google Colab's features to improve programming efficiency.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills.
Familiarity with programming concepts is helpful but not required.
A Google account to access Google Colab.

Training outline

8 modules

01Introduction to Python and Google Colab (30 minutes)4 topics

Brief history and importance of Python
Overview of Python applications
Introduction to Google Colab
Creating and sharing notebooks

02Python Basics (1 hour)5 topics

Python syntax
Variables and data types
Basic arithmetic operations
Comments and docstrings
Practice exercises

03Control Structures (1 hour)4 topics

Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
Loops (for and while)
Loop control statements (break, continue, and pass)
Practice exercises

04Lunch Break (1 hour)0 topics

05Python Data Structures (1.5 hours)6 topics

Lists
Tuples
Dictionaries
Sets
Common operations and methods
Practice exercises

06Functions (1.5 hours)5 topics

Defining and calling functions
Function arguments and return values
Anonymous functions (lambda)
Scope and lifetime of variables
Practice exercises

07Google Colab Tips and Tricks (30 minutes)5 topics

Code snippets
Collaborative editing
Markdown and rich text
Integrating Google Drive
Saving and exporting notebooks

08Course Summary and Next Steps (30 minutes)3 topics

Recap of key concepts
Recommendations for further learning
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