COM SCI X 418.104B

Python is a high-level, dynamically typed, and portable programming language that excels when the cost of software development outweighs performance considerations.

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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

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4.0

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Cost

Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the Python language and its standard library

Practice objected-oriented programming software engineering

Use third-party Python libraries to simplify programming

Exercise good software engineering practice

Write and debug Python programs in an integrated development environment

Use Python to access the Internet and databases

About This Course

Python is a high-level, dynamically typed, and portable programming language that excels when the cost of software development outweighs performance considerations—which is quite often in practice. Python covers similar territory as Perl and is similarly an open-source product, but it is considered easier to learn, write, and maintain. NASA, Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), Honeywell, and many other companies all use Python to handle jobs for which classical programming languages are not well-suited. This course introduces Python and its libraries as a general programming environment, then applies Python to real-world problems, such as website development, database access, text processing, XML editing, GUI development, and system administration.

Prerequisites

This is an introduction to the Python language. This is NOT an introduction to programming. Some programming experience will be assumed.

By the end of this course you will be able to do the following:

Write basic programs in Python.
Use built-in and third-party libraries to enhance your applications.
Be able to extend your Python knowledge on your own.

COM SCI X 414.20 Fundamentals of Software Development, programming experience.

Fall 2026 Schedule

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Format

September 22 - December 1

Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Instructor:

Bill Beemer

REG#

410105

Fee:

$1,100.00

In Person

UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 27, 2026

Deadline

Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Course Requirements

Introduction to Computing Using Python (2nd Edition) by Ljubomir Perkovic

ISBN 978-1-118-89094-3

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Lecture

Tue Sep 22, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT