Python Coding| Become ZERO to HERO| A 16-Week Project-Based Class for Beginners!

==========> Reason to choose this Python Class: 
Students will- 
** starts from the basics of Programming
** spend a total of 16-weeks on various projects 
** learn project management and coding skills by completing real-world projects
** develop problem solving skill
** learn how to be more organized in coding- clean coding 
** learn how to write pseudocode/algorithm
** learn how to translate pseudocode to actual Python code
** debug their code (finding bugs in the their code and fix them)
** enhance coding skill by building projects which aim to provide business solution
** learn how to add new and upgraded features in the projects
** get opportunity to work on advanced projects (for advanced students)

==========> Basic Concepts:  
This class also start with some basics of programming. For example: 
1. What is a programming language? 
2. Why do we need a programming language?
3. How does a programming language work?
4. What are binary numbers? 
5. What is a compiler?
6. What is an IDE? 
7. What is pseudocode? 
8. What is a syntax? 
9. What is debugging? 

==========> List of Projects:
By the end of this course, students will able to demonstrate SEVEN completed real- world Python projects, which are also customizable- meaning advanced students can add more features to their projects.

1. Vending machine for a school 
2. Grading Calculator
3. Pizza Ordering System
4. Bank ATM
5. Rock, Paper, Scissors
6. Bank Account Signup
7. Self-Checkout Bookstore
8. Tic Tac Toe 

==========> Covered Concepts: 
To complete the projects, students will learn a number of Python concepts, debugging skills, and develop problem solving skills which are essential to become a software engineer in the future!

1. Introduction to Python and some basics of computer programming 
2. Printing texts in Python (4 different ways to print)
3. data type (int, float)
4. data type (String)
5. How to write pseudocodes for each of the projects
6. How to translate pseudocodes into actual code
7. Conditional statements (if...el if..else) and nested if conditions
8. Logical Operators (AND, OR, NOT)
9. Function
10. How to debug your code? 
11. Arrays
12. Usage of Arrays in the projects
13. Boolean 
14. Python Dictionaries 
15. Python While Loops
16. Python For Loops
17. Python Iterators
18. Python Functions
19. Python Arrays
20. Python Classes/Objects

==========> Course Details:
***Week 1 and Week- 2
Students will be introduced to programming language
They will learn- 
** How to add, subtract, multiply, divide numbers in Python (integer numbers and decimal numbers)
** How to use simple conditions(if else) in Python
** How to use conditions to compare two products

==========> Week-3 and Week-4
*** Project- 1: Vending Machine
Students will be Introduced to the Vending Machine project. They will need to write all the steps that are needed to dispense an item from a vending machine.
They will learn- 
** What is a pseudocode and how it is used to design projects
** How to apply the concepts learned from the first two weeks to start writing code for vending machine
**if.. else if... else condition. This is an extension of if...else conditions

==========>Week-5 & Week-6
***Project- 2: Grading Calculator
Students will be introduced to the Grading Calculator project. They will understand how letter grades are assigned for a particular score range. 
They will learn- 
** Logical operator (AND, OR and NOT)
** Local variable 
** How to assign a letter grade for a range of score using the concept of logical operator

==========>Week-7 & Week-8
***Project- 3: Pizza Ordering System
Students will be introduced to the Pizza Ordering System project. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete an order. Order includes taking care of pizza size, pickup or delivery option, crust selection, toppings, tips, tax. 
They will learn- 
** How to organize their code to take care of an order
** How to debug their code (if there is an error)
** How to initialize a variable
** How to add tax and round the total

==========>Week-9 & Week-10
***Project- 4: ATM Transaction in a Bank
Students will be introduced to the ATM Transaction Banking project. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete a transaction. transaction include pincode setup, withdraw money, update balance, deposit cash/check, balance inquiry
They will learn- 
** While loop
** How to use loop to allow customers to confirm their pincodes
** Break statement and how to use break to get out of a loop
** Update customers' account balances in case of a withdraw or deposit

==========>Week-11
***Project- 5: Online Car Ordering
Students will be introduced to the ATM Transaction Banking project. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete a transaction. transaction include pincode setup, withdraw money, update balance, deposit cash/check, balance inquiry
They will learn- 
** How to write the pseudocode for a project
** How to translate pseudocode into Python code
** How to organize their code- clean coding
** Calculate Percentage and installment amount for a car

==========>Week-12 & Week-13
***Project- 6: Rock, Paper, Scissors 
Students will need to talk about the game. The game will be played against the computer. 
They will learn- 
** In how many different ways a player can win
** How to randomly choose an option- rock, paper or scissors?
** How to add points
** How does function work

==========>Week-14
***Project- 7: Number Guessing Game
Students will design a Number Guessing Game. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete the game
They will learn- 
** How to write the pseudocode for the game
** How to organize their code- clean coding
** How to use functions in a project

==========>Week-15 and Week-16
***Project- 8: Tic Tac Toe Game
Students will work on a Tic Toc Toe game. They will be given a partial code for the game and will be assigned to complete the game
They will learn- 
** How to complete an ongoing project
** How to debug the code
** How to use functions and dictionaries in the project