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An Introduction to Programming using Python

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An Introduction to Programming using Python

位教师：Dr Rafael Papallas

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Describe what computer programming is, recognising its purpose and how it enables the creation and execution of computer programs.
Explain what algorithms are and their significance in programming.
Create programs that accept user input, display output, and utilise essential programming constructs such as if statements, loops, and functions.
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授课语言：英语（English）

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Maximise your employability, by learning the basics of coding in Python. Python is a versatile programming language used for developing websites and software, task automation, data analysis and more.

In this course, you'll embark on an exciting journey into the world of Python and gain valuable skills that will enable you to start thinking about a career in programming. Through exercises and practical projects, you will gain confidence and deepen your understanding of coding in Python. By the end of the course, you will be able to showcase your skills by programming a small robot to navigate obstacles. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock the boundless potential of Python programming to discover the opportunities awaiting you in the world of development.

This first week of the course will give you an understanding of the basic principles of programming. You will learn what programming is and be introduced to some basic theories of computers. You will also learn what an algorithm is and the basics of propositional logic – the fundamental underpinnings of programming. Finally, you will look at some basic Python syntax such as variables, data types and input/output, and you will write a simple Python program.

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17个视频10篇阅读材料5个作业3个讨论话题3个非评分实验室

17个视频总计97分钟

Welcome to your course4分钟
What is programming?4分钟
Why do we need different programming languages?3分钟
Lesson 1: Summary and consolidation1分钟
How a computer program really works6分钟
Algorithmic problem solving: How a programmer thinks about problem solving7分钟
What is an algorithm?5分钟
What is a pseudocode?7分钟
Propositional logic: How computers make decisions4分钟
Logic operators: How to create complex logical propositions13分钟
Lesson 2: Summary and consolidation2分钟
Variables: How to give name to values and create general programs7分钟
Primitive data types in Python: Learn about booleans, integers, floats and strings8分钟
More on strings in Python7分钟
Input and output in Python9分钟
Writing comments5分钟
Lesson 3: Summary and consolidation3分钟

10篇阅读材料总计54分钟

About your instructor2分钟
Course overview5分钟
Optional: Working offline10分钟
Lesson 1: Overview2分钟
Lesson 2: Overview5分钟
Logical operators10分钟
Exercise: Finding out the precedence of logic operators10分钟
Lesson 3: Overview5分钟
Optional exercise: What other strings methods are there?0分钟
Recap: Input, print and f-strings5分钟

5个作业总计22分钟

Check your understanding: Computer programming and programming languages5分钟
Check your understanding5分钟
Check your understanding: Logic operators5分钟
Check your understanding: Logic operators precedence2分钟
Check your understanding: Variables5分钟

3个讨论话题总计35分钟

What are you looking forward to?10分钟
What other programming languages are out there?15分钟
Reflecting on Week 110分钟

3个非评分实验室总计45分钟

Exercise: Hands-on with Visual Studio Code, your text editor10分钟
Exercise: Define your own variables15分钟
Exercise: Input and output in Python20分钟

The second week will introduce some more advanced programming concepts. In particular, conditionals (if statements), loops and functions. With these under your belt, you will be able to write small but complex programs. By the end of the week, you will be able to put together a Python program that commands a small virtual robot to move in space!

涵盖的内容

13个视频9篇阅读材料5个作业3个讨论话题5个非评分实验室

13个视频总计78分钟

Week 2: Overview5分钟
Conditionals: How computers take decisions5分钟
If statements in Python9分钟
The 'else' keyword in Python5分钟
The 'elif' keyword in Python8分钟
For loops in Python8分钟
While loops in Python11分钟
Lesson 4: Summary and consolidation3分钟
What is a function in programming?11分钟
How to write your own functions in Python5分钟
Lesson 5: Summary and consolidation2分钟
Introduction to the project you will work on 5分钟
Lesson 6: Summary and consolidation2分钟

9篇阅读材料总计46分钟

Lesson 4: Overview2分钟
Conditionals in Python2分钟
Lesson 5: Overview2分钟
What's the difference between arguments and parameters?10分钟
Lesson 6: Overview10分钟
Optional reading: How the A* algorithm works10分钟
Optional: Instructions for how to run the graphical version0分钟
Course summary: What have you learned?5分钟
Taking your learning further 5分钟

5个作业总计37分钟

Test your learning and get your certificate20分钟
Check your understanding: Conditionals and if statements 5分钟
Check your understanding: Loops5分钟
Check your understanding: Functions5分钟
Check your understanding: Functions, arguments and parameters in Python2分钟

3个讨论话题总计30分钟

Functions and naming conventions10分钟
Share your solution with others!10分钟
Reflections on the course10分钟

5个非评分实验室总计105分钟

Exercise: If statements10分钟
Exercises on loops20分钟
Exercise: Practicing functions 15分钟
Exercise: Implementing a basic version30分钟
Exercise: Implementing the improved algorithm using a path finding algorithm30分钟

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Dr Rafael Papallas

University of Leeds

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I really enjoyed the course, it was very useful as an introduction to Python, great for beginners!!

已于 Mar 5, 2026审阅

Rafael has descent lecturing skills. This is a good refresher for programmers at beginner level.

已于 Jan 4, 2024审阅

Great experience and a great introduction to Python. Thank you!

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