Pokémon Programming with Python: For Beginners Seeking the Strongest

In this class, students will be exploring the possibility of using the Python programming language to systematically find the strongest Pokemon. This is an introductory class with no experience required although my Beginner/Introductory Python course is suggested. Learners will develop an understanding of logic and critical thinking while learning to code. The first four weeks will cover topics essential for working with data. Weeks afterward are optional and will further expand on the ideas. My teaching philosophy is to get students involved with the learning rather than just listening or watching. 

Week 1: Introduction to Python programming and the Pandas library
Week 2: Finding the strongest Pokemon (data exploration)
Week 3: Visualizing the strongest Pokemon (data visualization)
Week 4: Fusing Pokemon to create the strongest (data manipulation)
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Week 5 and onward: Essentials of class will be over. After this point, we will either expand on topics or explore related topics that students are interested in.

Enrolling late is not recommended seeing that classes build on top of each other conceptually. However, supplemental material can be assigned to help students who really want to join! Also feel free to reach out if you'd like to start a new section.