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ENTD220 - Introduction to Python
Course Details
Course Code: ENTD220 Course ID: 4852 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
The course presents the principles of object-oriented programming using the Python language, one of the most increasingly preferred languages for programming today. Python is a high-level general-purpose programming language that is portable and used on different systems to include UNIX and Mac—it is platform independent. Python has been touted as one of the most powerful and easy to learn programming languages. The course addresses syntax, types, variables, strings, branching, loops, tuples, lists, dictionaries, functions, files, exceptions and other related concepts and terms in an effort to establish a solid foundation for more advanced programming using structured language. The course will also provide both conceptual and scenario based exercises, thus enabling students to experience the maximum amount of comprehension and retention of material covered. The Python interpreter is available online for free. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. (Prerequisites: ENTD200 or ENGR200)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/20 - 07/31/20 | 08/03/20 - 09/27/20 | Summer 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/27/20 - 10/02/20 | 10/05/20 - 11/29/20 | Fall 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/29/20 - 12/04/20 | 12/07/20 - 01/31/21 | Fall 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
1. Explain the fundamentals of Python programming
2. Apply branching and loop control structures in Python programming
3. Apply tuples in Python programming
4. Explain the use of lists and dictionaries in Python programming
5. Create a program using functions in Python programming
6. Summarize the use of files and exceptions in Python programming
7. Demonstrate use of Python programming language
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussion Forums | 20.00 % |
| Week 1 Introduction | 2.50 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 2.50 % |
| Assignments | 60.00 % |
| Week 1 : Installation | 8.57 % |
| Week 2 : Elements of a programming language | 8.57 % |
| Week 3 : Loops and functions | 8.57 % |
| Week 4 : Exceptions | 8.57 % |
| Week 6 : Lists and other data structures | 8.57 % |
| Week 5 : Modules and strings | 8.57 % |
| Week 7 : Classes | 8.57 % |
| Final Project | 20.00 % |
| Week 8 : Read / Write | 20.00 % |
Book Title: Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies-E-book available in the APUS Online Library; links also provided in the classroom Lessons section. Hard copy not available from the APUS Bookstore, please try other sources.
Author: Mueller, John Paul
Publication Info: Wiley Lib
ISBN: 9781118891452
| Book Title: | Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies-E-book available in the APUS Online Library. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | 9781118891452 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Mueller, John Paul |
| Unit Cost: | $25.44 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.