ASD101 – Python Fundamentals
Associate of Applied Science in Software Development
Course ID
ASD 101A
Course Credits
4
About ASD101 – Python Fundamentals
This course introduces students to basic concepts in programming and common baseline computer science topics. The focus of the course will be primarily in Python using the IDLE development environment. Students establish a foundational knowledge base and aptitude required for pursuing more advanced computer science studies. Python language concepts like data types, variables, program control, functions, dictionaries, and modules will be presented. Additional topics introduced include text editors, IDEs, compilers, program development workflows, and nested loops. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand how to create, modify, and maintain basic Python programs to provide software-based solutions.
Topics Covered In Course
ASD 101A Topics
- Install and run a Python compiler
- Create and execute a program in Python
- Understand the software development career field
- Define a variable
- Update variables
- Identify numeric types
- Create and manipulate strings
- Define a condition
- Identify comparison operators and their use
- Use an If-elif-else statement to account for multiple conditions in an argument
- Define and update a list
- Define and use loops to repeat an action
- Define and use range () to create a list of numbers
- Define and use a while loop
- Define and use a function to pass parameters to a program
- Define and access items in a dictionary
- Loop through a dictionary
- Define and create a module
- Define python libraries and their use in programming
- Identify dependencies in virtual environments
Prerequisites
Students must have experience using a keyboard and mouse in a GUI-based OS such as Microsoft Windows or Linux, and understand how to download and install programs found on the Internet.