This OER Textbook / 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.
This OER is also now available in Kindle and Paperback.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