This is a 5-session hands-on class, meaning the instructor will explain intermediate/advanced Python programming concepts/codes and guide the students to coding programs using Python. Students know how to identify program errors and debug them along the way, which is very important. The course will start from the level the student is already familiar with Python basics. If not, please register for my Python Programming 6-sessions course before taking this one.  

Here is the link for the FLEX Python programming class:
https://outschool.com/classes/python-programming-IaySEGD3#usyQsgyxQO

Here is the link for the LIVE Python Programming 6-sessions class:
https://outschool.com/classes/7ef9ddc2-f5d6-4dc3-8a94-855d61db8619/schedule

After each class, there will be a short Python programming activity or exercise that learners will complete enhancing the learning process.  

COURSE OUTLINE:

Session 1:
Introduction to Functions
Void Function
Local Variables
Passing Arguments to Functions
Global Variables and Constants
Value-Returning Functions

Session 2:
File Input/Output
Python File Modes
Different Ways to Read files
with Statement
Loops to Process Files
 
Session 3:
Sequences
Introduction to Lists
List Slicing / Manipulation
List Functions and Methods
Tuples
Changing List to Tuples and vice versa

Session 4:
Sets
Set Functions and Methods
Dictionary
Dictionary Functions and Methods

Session 5:
OOP Fundamentals
Class and objects
Attributes and Methods


This is a FLEX class. There will be NO LIVE meetings. The benefits are (1) students can participate and do the coursework any time during the length of the course, (2) students with different time zones and even different countries can share and learn together, and (3) students can review course materials over and over again during the length of the course.

Students will learn Python programming via videos and be assigned to code a Python program at the end of each session. Each week’s content will be uploaded on Monday by noon ET.  All interactions will occur in the Outschool classroom.

Discussion: Students will share their programs, provide feedback, and interact with each other and me, the instructor.  They are to participate by asking questions, and providing comments, and feedback on each other’s posts. 

SUMMARY:  This is a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE CLASS with NO LIVE MEETINGS. However, there will be videos and homework assignments personally reviewed and graded by the instructor.