Coding With Python for Beginners (Self-Paced)
Students will obtain an introduction to coding with live code! They will also be given the resources and knowledge to start their own coding projects.
Bojan Milinic
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
average 46 mins per video10 weeks
of teacher support7 hrs 35 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Homework that consists of completing code will be assigned weekly. While optional, it will be recommended as it provides feedback on learning comprehension. It's also a good opportunity to ask the teacher any questions they might run into while trying to solve a problem. Homework typically takes less than an hour but that can be varied depending on the students' business or desire for more practice.Assessment
The learner's progress is informally assessed with questions. Occasional feedback can be given if parents request.Class Experience
In this class, students will explore the possibilities with programming. This is an introduction to help learners develop an understanding of logic and critical thinking when it comes to code. Topics that will be covered include variables, data types, containers, functions, modules, debugging, and more! I will be writing code real time and explaining the step-by-step process of what and why I'm doing what I am. My teaching philosophy is to get learners involved with the learning rather than just experience it. No prior experience or knowledge is expected. The general flow of the class involves recorded lectures followed by assignments to show understanding. Generally, videos will be released by Monday 8AM Eastern Time every week for 10 weeks. Assignments for testing learning comprehension will be released every Wednesday by 8AM Eastern Time. Schedule-wise, I will be releasing a video at least once a week for 10 weeks. The assignments will mainly involve programming to solve answers to questions and terminology review. I can increase or decrease workload depending on student interest. The questions are designed with two main goals in mind: understanding the logic behind programming and personal interests in programming. The questions also encourage students to reach out with any questions or discussions about coding. The class will begin with the very basics like downloading and using Python, along with a general overview of how programming languages work. From there, students will learn about concepts like variables and data types which will provide a foundation to further build off of with flow control and functions. By the end, students will have the ability to continue exploring into the possibilities of coding. Week 1: Getting started... working with markdown and code cells. Python overview. Week 2: Data types: integers, strings, and floats Week 3: Python containers: Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries Week 4: Flow control and User Inputs Week 5: Functions and Methods Week 6: Libraries Week 7: Reading and writing files (I/O) Week 8: Guessing Game Week 9: Review Week 10: Exploring jobs and Your Future
Learning Goals
Learn the basics of coding and programming using the Python language. Students will learn how to code, create algorithms and solve problems using Python. They will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts of the language like data types, variables, functions and modules. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity for a hands-on experience of coding. Overall, the goal is to give students a strong foundation in programming and the ability to continue learning and growing as a coder.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started with Python
What is programming? How can I start programming with Python using Google Colab? 1 assignment
47 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Data Types
Learning the essential data types and what makes them unique: integers, strings, and floats 1 assignment
58 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Python Containers
Building upon last data types: lists, tuples, and dictionaries 1 assignment
45 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Flow Control and User Input
Controlling the flow of code using if/else statements and for loops. Storing user input into a variable. 1 assignment
60 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Either an Anaconda Python installation or Google Collab are recommended for coding with Python along with the instructor. Both are free. Instructions for this will be given during the first class.
Anaconda Python is a download which allows for more functionality (with video games for example). No account is needed, just a download.
Google Colab can run in a browser and requires a Google account (similar to Google Docs). It requires almost no set-up. It is a backup resource, just in case students have trouble downloading Anaconda Python.
Supply List
Either an Anaconda Python installation or Google Collab are recommended for coding along with the instructor. Both are free. Instructions for this will be given during the first class. Anaconda Python is a download which allows for more functionality (with video games for example). Google Colab can run in a browser and requires a Google account (similar to Google Docs). It requires almost no set-up.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined September, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Temple University
I began programming in graduate school where I used Python for data organization and visualization. Today I continue to use it with at my job with the U.S. Geological Survey for the same purposes and for mathematical modeling. Reviews
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