Python Programming: Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of Python programming, from basic concepts to writing and debugging code, perfect for beginners starting their coding journey.
Learn the essentials of Python programming, from basic concepts to writing and debugging code, perfect for beginners starting their coding journey.
This foundational Python programming course from Georgia Tech introduces complete beginners to computer programming fundamentals. Starting from basic computer operations, students learn how to write, run, and debug Python code through hands-on practice. The curriculum covers essential programming concepts including variables, data types, mathematical operations, logical operators, and procedural programming. Through practical exercises and interactive coding problems, learners develop the skills to create basic programs that solve real-world problems like calculating interest rates or making logic-based recommendations.
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What you'll learn
Understand how computers interpret and process program code
Master the write-run-debug cycle of programming
Work with variables and different data types in Python
Apply mathematical operators for arithmetic operations
Use logical operators to create decision-making programs
Write sequential code using procedural programming concepts
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This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Multiple choice questions, Coding problems
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There are 7 modules in this course
This introductory Python programming course teaches fundamental computing concepts and basic programming skills. Students learn how computers process code, the write-run-debug cycle of programming, and essential Python syntax. The curriculum covers variables, data types, mathematical and logical operators, and procedural programming concepts. Through a combination of short video lectures and hands-on coding exercises, learners develop practical programming skills while building a strong foundation in computational thinking.
Computing
Module 1
Programming
Module 2
Debugging
Module 3
Procedural Programming
Module 4
Variables
Module 5
Logical Operators
Module 6
Mathematical Operators
Module 7
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Instructor
Executive Director of Online Education & OMSCS and Senior Research Associate
David Joyner is a distinguished leader in online education who serves as Executive Director of Online Education & OMSCS at Georgia Tech's College of Computing. With a Ph.D. in human-centered computing, he has made significant contributions to educational technology and AI-enhanced learning. His research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence for student support, building vibrant online communities in large classes, and developing sustainable interactive learning materials. As an educator, he teaches five online courses reaching over 3,000 students per semester, while his published work includes over 50 papers and three books on online learning and computer science education. His excellence in online teaching has been recognized through multiple awards, including the 2022 College of Computing Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award and the 2019 USG Regents' Teaching Excellence Award. As chair of the ACM Learning @ Scale conference steering committee, he continues to shape the future of technology-mediated education at scale
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