Basic Python, Level I

Basic Python, Level I is a two week course. It is meant as a gentle introduction to programming in Python for those who are new to programming or new to Python. We also introduce the basic tools and environment used by professional programmers.

• Python Environment An introduction to the Python Environment (Visual Studio Code) for writing and executing code. We will also introduce Git and GitHub as the repository for storing code, sharing code, and for version control.

• Programming Language Concepts An overview of the basic concepts of programming languages: data types, variables, iteration, branching, collections, and functions.

• First Steps in Programming Practice writing some basic Python programs and gain familiarity with the tools used by professional programmers.