Python Programming I
Python Programming I
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.
Typically Available
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Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00
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What you can learn.
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.
Spring 2026 Schedule
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Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Introduction to Computing Using Python (2nd Edition)
by Ljubomir Perkovic
ISBN 978-1-118-89094-3
This course applies toward the following programs
Software Development
certificate
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Develop software applications in Java and Python and enhance your web development skills. Gain the practical knowledge necessary to compete in an evolving technology ecosystem.
Develop software applications in Java and Python and enhance your web development skills. Gain the practical knowledge necessary to compete in an evolving technology ecosystem.