Course Outline: Course Duration:
1 Hour
1. Introduction to Python (5 minutes)
- What is Python?
- Why Python is a great language for beginners
- Overview of Python’s key features (simplicity, readability, versatility)
2. Setting Up the Environment (5 minutes)
- Installing Python (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- Introduction to Python IDEs (IDLE, VSCode, or PyCharm)
- Running a simple Python program (Hello World)
3. Basic Python Syntax (10 minutes)
- Variables and data types (int, float, string)
- Simple input/output (using
print()andinput()) - Comments in Python (
# single line,''' multi-line ''')
4. Control Flow (10 minutes)
- Conditional statements (
if,else,elif) - Comparison operators and logical operators
- Example: Simple decision-making program
5. Loops (10 minutes)
forloop andwhileloop- Loop control (
break,continue) - Example: Looping over a range and lists
6. Functions (10 minutes)
- Defining and calling functions (
def) - Function arguments and return values
- Example: A simple calculator function
7. Lists and Basic Data Structures (5 minutes)
- Introduction to lists, indexing, and slicing
- Adding/removing elements in lists
- Example: Storing and manipulating a list of numbers
8. Practice Exercise (5 minutes)
- Small exercise to write a program combining what’s been covered (e.g., a simple number guessing game or a calculator)
9. Conclusion & Next Steps (5 minutes)
- Summary of what was covered
- Brief mention of next topics (like file handling, classes, libraries)
- Resources for further learning (e.g., Python documentation, online tutorials, communities)
Outcome:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to write basic Python programs using variables, loops, conditionals, and functions, giving them the foundation to explore more advanced topics in Python.
This course keeps things simple while covering key concepts that are crucial for anyone just starting with Python. Let me know if you need additional details or customization!
