This course is a basic introduction to the Python language, and includes basic ideas and techniques for software development. It is designed for beginner-level programmers, but can be used by students of any level who want to learn more about Python programming.
Note to teachers:If you would like to use this OER Textbook, or other Python materials in your class, please email Bill Moseley for more information.
Course Modules
Module 1 - Introducing Python
Module 2 - Variables and Basic Data Types
Module 3 - Operators and Expressions
Module 4 - Branching Control Structures
Module 5 - Looping Control Structures
Module 6 - Custom Functions
Module 7 - Lists and Data Structures
Module 8 - Advanced String Processing
Module 9 - Algorithms
Module 10 - Exception Handling
Module 11 - Python Modules
Module 12 - Working With Files
Module 13 - Recursion and Recursive Functions
Module 14 - Introducing Object-Oriented Programming
Module 15 - More Object-Oriented Programming
Module 16 - Image Processing in Python
Module 17 - Graphical User Interfaces in Python
Module 18 - Making a Game in Python
Module 19 - Python Data Analysis Tools
Module 2 - Variables and Basic Data Types
Module 3 - Operators and Expressions
Module 4 - Branching Control Structures
Module 5 - Looping Control Structures
Module 6 - Custom Functions
Module 7 - Lists and Data Structures
Module 8 - Advanced String Processing
Module 9 - Algorithms
Module 10 - Exception Handling
Module 11 - Python Modules
Module 12 - Working With Files
Module 13 - Recursion and Recursive Functions
Module 14 - Introducing Object-Oriented Programming
Module 15 - More Object-Oriented Programming
Module 16 - Image Processing in Python
Module 17 - Graphical User Interfaces in Python
Module 18 - Making a Game in Python
Module 19 - Python Data Analysis Tools