Module Learning Objectives:

• Understand the purpose and applications of Python.
• Set up Python on your system.
• Write your first Python script.

Lessons:

1. What is Python?

   • Overview of Python’s capabilities and real-world uses.
   • How Python compares with other programming languages.

2. Installing Python and IDE Setup

   • Steps to install Python on different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
   • Setting up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as PyCharm or VS Code.

3. Writing Your First Python Script

   • Writing a simple “Hello, World!” program.

Real-World Applications:

• Use Python to automate repetitive tasks.
• Write simple scripts to manipulate data files.

Discussion Question:

Why do you think Python has gained popularity for applications such as machine learning and data science?

Assessment/Quiz:

1. What is Python, and what makes it unique?
2. Write and run a Python script that prints “Hello, Python!”.

Activity:

• Install Python and an IDE, then write your first Python script. Share a screenshot of the output in the discussion forum.

• Module Learning Objectives:

  • Learn Python syntax and rules.
  • Understand Python’s built-in data types.
  • Write Python programs using variables, strings, integers, floats, and booleans.

  Lessons:

  1. Basic Python Syntax

     • Understanding indentation and line breaks.
     • Python keywords and naming conventions.

  2. Variables and Data Types

     • Exploring data types: strings, integers, floats, booleans.
     • Declaring and manipulating variables.

  3. Type Conversion and User Input

     • How to convert between data types.
     • Accepting input from users.

  Real-World Applications:

  • Use variables to store user data and preferences in a program.
  • Convert data formats for compatibility between different systems.

  Discussion Question:

  How do you think type conversion and user input could be useful in creating interactive programs?

  Assessment/Quiz:

  1. What are the key rules for Python syntax?
  2. Write a Python program that takes input from the user and prints it in uppercase letters.

  Activity:

  • Create a Python program that takes user input, stores it in a variable, and performs a simple calculation. Share the code and output in the discussion forum.

Module Learning Objectives:

• Understand and apply conditional statements in Python.
• Utilize loops to iterate through data.
• Write programs that make decisions based on user input.

Lessons:

1. Conditional Statements: if, elif, else

   • Creating decision-making processes in your code.

2. Loops: for and while

   • Using loops to repeat operations efficiently.

3. Nested Conditionals and Loops

   • Writing more complex logic by combining conditionals and loops.

Real-World Applications:

• Use conditionals to validate user input in a form.
• Employ loops to iterate through large datasets for analysis.

Discussion Question:

How do you think loops can help in automating repetitive tasks in a program?

Assessment/Quiz:

1. Explain the difference between “for” and “while” loops in Python.
2. Write a Python program that prints the numbers 1 to 10 using a loop.

Activity:

• Write a Python program that asks the user for a number and then prints all even numbers from 1 to that number using a loop.

Module Learning Objectives:

• Define and call functions in Python.
• Pass arguments and return values.
• Understand the importance of modular programming.

Lessons:

1. Defining Functions

   • How to create and use functions to avoid code duplication.

2. Parameters and Return Values

   • Passing information to functions and retrieving results.

3. Scope and Lifetime of Variables

   • Understanding local and global variables.

Real-World Applications:

• Use functions to organize large programs into manageable sections.
• Create reusable code for common operations like data processing.

Discussion Question:

Why is it important to use functions in programming?

Assessment/Quiz:

1. What is the difference between a function argument and a return value?
2. Write a Python function that takes two numbers as arguments and returns their sum.

Activity:

• Write a Python program that calculates the factorial of a number using a function. Share the code and output in the forum.

Module Learning Objectives:

• Understand the difference between lists, tuples, and dictionaries.
• Perform operations on collections of data.
• Write programs that store and manipulate data using these structures.

Lessons:

1. Lists and Tuples

   • Creating and manipulating lists and tuples.
   • Understanding mutability.

2. Dictionaries

   • Using key-value pairs to store data in dictionaries.

3. Common Operations with Data Collections

   • Adding, removing, and modifying elements in lists, tuples, and dictionaries.

Real-World Applications:

• Use dictionaries to store and retrieve user information in an application.
• Manipulate lists to handle batches of data in a data processing system.

Discussion Question:

How could lists and dictionaries be useful in developing a contact management system?

Assessment/Quiz:

1. What is the difference between a list and a tuple?
2. Write a Python program that creates a dictionary to store student names and grades.

Activity:

• Create a Python program that asks for a list of favorite movies and stores them in a list. Print the list and allow the user to add or remove movies.

Module Learning Objectives:

• Identify and handle errors in Python programs.
• Use debugging techniques to troubleshoot your code.
• Write robust Python programs with exception handling.

Lessons:

1. Types of Errors in Python

   • Syntax errors, runtime errors, and logical errors.

2. Exception Handling: try, except, finally

   • How to catch and handle exceptions in your code.

3. Debugging Techniques

   • Using print statements, breakpoints, and debugging tools in your IDE.

Real-World Applications:

• Handle errors in data input to prevent crashes in your applications.
• Debug large Python projects to ensure they run smoothly.

Discussion Question:

What are some common debugging techniques that you can use to find and fix errors in your Python code?

Assessment/Quiz:

1. What is the purpose of a try-except block in Python?
2. Write a Python program that asks the user for a number and handles the error if the user enters non-numeric data.

Activity:

• Create a Python program that reads a file and handles errors if the file does not exist. Share the code and output in the forum.